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The Wavell School

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The Wavell School

Lynchford Road, Farnborough, GU14 6BH

Community school
Pupils
1,029
Ages
11-16
FSM
14.1%
Attainment 8
43.9
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
14.1%
Basics 9-5
35.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
39.4%
EBacc APS
3.95
EBacc 9-5
17.2%
EBacc 9-4
27.1%
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About The Wavell School

The Wavell School is a secondary school in Farnborough, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. The school has around 1,029 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lynchford Road, Farnborough, GU14 6BH | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Wavell School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Wavell School

What is The Wavell School's Ofsted rating?
The Wavell School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are The Wavell School's latest exam results?
The Wavell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Wavell School located?
The Wavell School is a secondary school in Farnborough, Hampshire (GU14 6BH).
How many pupils attend The Wavell School?
The Wavell School has around 1,029 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Wavell School with other schools?
View The Wavell School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hampshire.