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The Wavell School
Goodgraded 10/11/2021Ages 11–161,029 pupils
The Wavell School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Farnborough, within the Hampshire local authority. The school has around 1,029 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/11/2021, The Wavell School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Farnborough can view The Wavell School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 844
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake16.4%
Free school meals16.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language29.7%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.5%
Attendance91.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Farnborough
All schools in Farnborough →Napier School0.3 miMarlborough Infant SchoolGood · 0.4 miSt Mark's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSouth Farnborough Infant School0.7 miFarnborough College of Technology0.9 miSalesian College0.7 mi
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