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The Wavell School
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- Rushmoor GU14 6BH
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| Previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students do well in most subjects regardless of their academic ability or starting point when they join the school.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good. Misbehaviour is very rare. Students aspire to become Year 11 prefects and want to make a difference to their school.
Qualifications and Training: The school caters well for the training needs of staff and this is helping improve teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders are training teachers to use a new way of lesson planning so that teachers talk less and students do more independent work.
Strengths and Challenges: Some lesson observation judgements last year were too generous. Leaders are now helping teachers be more confident in knowing how to push students鈥� progress from good to outstanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: There are good relationships with parents and the armed forces community.
Communication: Regular meetings with the headteacher, a buddy system, and good engagement with parents, help families join the Wavell school community.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents who responded to Parent View feel that the school manages behaviour well.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher is relentless in her drive to secure more money to help improve the resources at the school.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders check the quality of teaching through regular lesson observations and examining students' work.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Racist or homophobic bullying is rare. Students get on well together.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is outstanding, helping students to feel safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many partnership projects enrich students鈥� spiritual, moral, social and cultural appreciation.
Outdoor Facilities: Students and their families are pleased with the new technology suite where they can use the online facility to talk live to their relatives and friends on active service.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students on vocationally-based courses at Farnborough College of Technology enjoy their studies. They behave well and are safe. Most gain qualifications that help them carry on in further education after Year 11.
Managing and Supporting SEND: It provides excellent support for disabled students and students with special educational needs. This means they make good progress.
Subjects Offered: Students study a good balance of different subjects and at Key Stage 4 the choices on offer meet the interests of students.
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The Wavell School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1018 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 63% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 43% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.69 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 52% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 3 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 1 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 1 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.5 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 89% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 10 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 8 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 2 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 9 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 47% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 41% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Wavell School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
