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The Wavell School
Lynchford Road, The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.7 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,029
Capacity
1,016
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 61% nationally. Approximately 66% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, reflecting a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, only 35% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level attainment.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 50% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 39% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
Asian Other7.3%
White Other4.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.27239, -0.75532 · GU14 6BH
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN116448
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wavellschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Wavell School rated by Ofsted?
The Wavell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2012.
Is The Wavell School a good school?
The Wavell School scores 42.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Wavell School in GCSEs?
The Wavell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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