The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Emma Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | 04 February 2008
Full inspection
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Lynchford Road, The Wavell School, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6BH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNapier School
Independent · 491m away
Marlborough Infant School
Primary · 577m away
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 785m away
South Farnborough Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Salesian College
Independent · 1.2km away
The Cambridge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
South Farnborough Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Stanhope Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Wavell School a selective school?
No. The Wavell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Wavell School?
The Wavell School currently has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Wavell School take?
The Wavell School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Wavell School?
The Wavell School is in Farnborough, GU14 6BH, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Wavell School have a sixth form?
No, The Wavell School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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