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Wildern School

State school · Southampton, SO30 4EJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,800 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,800 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hampshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Ceri Oakley

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Freegrounds Junior School 19 %
Berrywood Primary School 19 %
Shamblehurst Primary School 17 %
Saint James' Church of England Primary School 14 %
Other 10 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Kings Copse Primary School 7 %
Wellstead Primary School 6 %
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School 4 %
Kanes Hill Primary School 2 %
Townhill Junior School 1 %
Unknown 1 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49%
LA avg.
45%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
106
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,800
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wildern Lane
Hedge End
Southampton
Hampshire
SO30 4EJ
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Telephone: 01489 783473

Email: wildern@wildern.hants.sch.uk

Website: https://www.wildern.org

Local authority: Hampshire County Council

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School data & information Wildern School Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ
1,800 Pupil numbers
16.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
106 Number of teachers
23 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49%
LA avg.
45%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
49.70
LA avg.
45.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.05 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 360 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 137 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 360 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 359 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 120 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 8
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Wildern School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Good
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good
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