The Wavell School
URN: 116448 • Farnborough GU14 6BH
Overview
- Name
- The Wavell School
- URN
- 116448
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01252341256
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Lynchford Road, Farnborough GU14 6BH
Summary
The Wavell School, located in Farnborough, Hampshire, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,029 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,016. The school prides itself on its ethos of "We care to challenge," fostering an environment built on respect and aspiration. The leadership team, under Headteacher Mrs. E Wright, emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and student wellbeing, contributing to recent record-breaking GCSE results.
The curriculum at The Wavell School is designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning, ensuring that all students make outstanding progress. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, providing support for both academic success and the emotional wellbeing of its students. This holistic approach aims to equip students with the necessary skills and attributes for their future education and life beyond school.
Collaboration with parents is a key aspect of the school's philosophy, as the staff believe that a strong partnership can help students achieve high aspirations. The Wavell School encourages prospective parents to visit and experience the school's vibrant community and educational approach firsthand.
The curriculum at The Wavell School is designed to inspire curiosity and a love of learning, ensuring that all students make outstanding progress. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, providing support for both academic success and the emotional wellbeing of its students. This holistic approach aims to equip students with the necessary skills and attributes for their future education and life beyond school.
Collaboration with parents is a key aspect of the school's philosophy, as the staff believe that a strong partnership can help students achieve high aspirations. The Wavell School encourages prospective parents to visit and experience the school's vibrant community and educational approach firsthand.
Useful links
- Governor Details (governance)
- Students with Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Absences (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Galleries (calendar)
- The Wave Newsletter (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Documents and Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cove School (61.0)
- Oak Farm Community School (45.2)
- Bohunt Farnborough (34.7)
- Fernhill School (29.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1029 | 510 | 519 | 1016 | 14.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1018 | 515 | 503 | 1016 | 13.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1013 | 503 | 510 | 1016 | 10.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1013 | 503 | 510 | 1016 | 10.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1012 | 523 | 489 | 1016 | 10.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1008 | 520 | 488 | 1016 | 9.60 |
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