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Wildern School

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personMrs Ceri Oakley

corporate_fareWILDERN ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSouthampton, SO30 4EJ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,921

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Attainment 8

48.6

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Hampshire

#1,129 of 3,216 nationally

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Wildern School is a Academy converter secondary school in Southampton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Wildern School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of WILDERN ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,800 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6, placing the school #20 in Hampshire and #1,129 of 3,216 nationally. 51.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 12.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

51.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.2%

Entering EBacc41.00%

EBacc APS4.35

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45.50%

EBacc APS4.51

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS4.29

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS5.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.06

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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10 May 2022

Inspection Report

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21 November 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-23

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-05-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Good

2012-11-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-12-03

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

13.8%per term

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National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.1%(110 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,800 pupils. During this period, there were 249 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,800	249	13.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,799	197	11.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,869	201	10.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,869	183	9.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,854	241	13.0%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,914	144	7.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,921	145	7.5%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,929	151	7.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,952	96	4.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,955	110	5.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,952	71	3.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,941	57	2.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,946	21	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,952	48	2.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,913	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,913	31	1.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,921	41	2.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,923	51	2.7%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,927	55	2.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,934	46	2.4%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,902	44	2.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,904	51	2.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,908	60	3.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,876	52	2.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,881	47	2.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,880	55	2.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 86 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 50 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 44 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree12%

agree47%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree53%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree25%

agree27%

disagree17%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree28%

disagree30%

strongly disagree15%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree48%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree49%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree56%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree53%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree52%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree23%

agree46%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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