The Wavell School
Community school
Farnborough, GU14 6BH
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Top 41% in England
1 of 4 in Rushmoor
Pupils
1,042
First preferences per place
1.19
2026/27
Absence
7.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 49.2 | 44.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55% | 46% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 5.5 | 5.3 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 66% | 45% | 39% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.09 | 0.20 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Alderwood School · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 22% in England
- Cove School · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 27% in England
- Ash Manor School · 2.6 mi · No rating · Top 29% in England
- All Hallows Catholic School · 2.7 mi · Report card
- Farnham Heath End · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Bohunt Farnborough · 3.1 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 17% in England
Best secondary schools in Farnborough · Best secondary schools in Hampshire
The neighbourhood
The Wavell School is in South Farnborough & North Camp (typical home £340,000, crime low).
What is The Wavell School's Ofsted rating?
The Wavell School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Wavell School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Wavell School is in the top 41% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.