The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 391 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 149 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,800
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 16.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Ceri Oakley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShamblehurst Primary School
Primary · Very close
Berrywood Primary School
Primary · 703m away
Freegrounds Infant School
Primary · 835m away
Freegrounds Junior School
Primary · 835m away
Deer Park School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wellstead Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kings Copse Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Kanes Hill Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wildern School a selective school?
No. Wildern School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wildern School's Ofsted rating?
Wildern School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wildern School?
Wildern School currently has 1,800 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wildern School take?
Wildern School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wildern School?
Wildern School is in Southampton, SO30 4EJ, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wildern School have a sixth form?
No, Wildern School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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