Wildern School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJOpen in maps

Wildern School is a secondary school in Southampton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 6th of 20 secondary schools in Southampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 23 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

427 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score48.6

48.6, 2.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths51.3%

51.3%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths70.7%

70.7%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc41%

41%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.35

4.35, 0.26 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,674 pupils on roll, with places for 1,900

Eligible for free school meals18.6%

18.6%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.5%

6.5%, 15.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.7%

11.7%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wildern School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Deer Park School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Woodlands Community College2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 35.5
The Gregg School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 45.2
Oasis Academy Mayfield3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.0
Oasis Academy Sholing3 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 43.3

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
RAISE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Ceri Oakley
Phone
01489783473
Website
wildern.org
Address
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJ
Local authority
Hampshire
URN
136654

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.