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Wildern School

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Wildern School

Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

48.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.6%
Basics 9-5
51.1%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

48.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.146.4
2023/2449.746.4
2024/2548.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/230.000.00
2023/24+0.050.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
41.0%
EBacc APS
4.35
EBacc 9-5
22.7%
EBacc 9-4
29.5%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Deer Park School
1.29 km away · Free schools
Good
Woodlands Community College
2.58 km away · Foundation school
Good
The Serendipity School
2.65 km away · Other independent special school
Fair Ways School
4.07 km away · Other independent special school
Itchen College
4.07 km away · Further education

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About Wildern School

Wildern School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. The school has around 1,800 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wildern Lane, Southampton, SO30 4EJ | More schools in Hampshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wildern School

What is Wildern School's Ofsted rating?
Wildern School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Wildern School's latest exam results?
Wildern School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Wildern School located?
Wildern School is a secondary school in Southampton, Hampshire (SO30 4EJ).
How many pupils attend Wildern School?
Wildern School has around 1,800 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wildern School with other schools?
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