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The Wavell School

Rushmoor, GU14 6BHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2026
Progress 8
+0.20
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
228 1st-choice / 195 places
Ranking
#1,071
of 3,141 nationally

About The Wavell School

The Wavell School in Rushmoor is a mixed 11-16 secondary that is genuinely popular with local families. With 1,029 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,016, it is operating slightly above its official limit, and the admission data for 2025/26 confirms that demand is strong: the school received 462 applications for 195 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.37. Of those, 228 were first-preference applications, and 179 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.1 per cent, which is above the national average for secondary schools (around 13.5 per cent) and suggests the school serves a genuinely mixed catchment. This is not a school that creams off only the most advantaged families; it is a genuinely comprehensive intake that still manages to be heavily oversubscribed. For parents in the area, that level of first-preference demand is a strong signal that the school is seen as a solid, reliable choice.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLynchford Road, The Wavell School, Farnborough, Rushmoor, GU14 6BH
HeadteacherEmma Wright
Local AuthorityHampshire
Number of Pupils1,029
Free School Meals (FSM)14.1%
School Capacity1,029 / 1,016 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sixth Form CentreTheatreLibraryArt StudiosTennis CourtsICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

HockeyRowingAthleticsBasketballFootballGymnasticsDanceRugbyNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessDuke of EdinburghCodingDebateOrchestraYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: wavellschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The Wavell School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.