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Wildern School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.3 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 58% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,800
Capacity
1,900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of April 2024, this secondary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 36% nationally for Attainment 8. Seventy-one percent of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating solid foundational skills. However, the EBacc entry rate of 41% suggests there may be room for growth in encouraging students to pursue a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.6 | Top 36% 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%. | 71% | Top 37% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 41% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.0%
White Other4.7%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.91881, -1.30138 · SO30 4EJ
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN136654
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wildern.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wildern School rated by Ofsted?
Wildern School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is Wildern School a good school?
Wildern School scores 58.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% 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 Wildern School in GCSEs?
Wildern School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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