Wildern School
Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils are prepared well for life beyond school. They achieve well across a range of academic and vocational subjects. Alongside this, the school's 'education for life' programme gives pupils a firm understanding of tolerance and respect. Pupils are proud of how they have shaped this, such as through the diversity leaders group. This approach is matched by clear messages from staff about pupils' conduct and language. The behaviour of most pupils is purposeful and considerate. When this is not the case, the school has effective systems to address this. If bullying or derogatory language occur, the school takes appropriate steps to prevent this from reoccurring. As a result, pupils feel confident that staff will help to resolve issues. As well as talking to staff directly, pupils use an online reporting platform to raise any concerns. The school sets high expectations for pupils' academic learning. This is mirrored by an emphasis on developing character and resilience. The school provides a broad range of experiences to enhance pupils' learning. Pupils enjoy visits such as Marwell Zoo or Borough Market, and the school makes sure these are accessible to all. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit strongly from the opportunities the school provides.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils have not yet fully developed the positive attitudes to education and the school's values that leaders intend. As a result, these pupils' attendance, behaviour and engagement in learning are not yet in line with the school's high expectations. Leaders must ensure that they continue to help these pupils to develop greater engagement in education and the school's expectations of them.
- The delivery of consistent and coherent practice is not yet fully established across some areas of the school's provision. As a result, there are variations in pupils' learning and development, and leaders are not always clear about the impact of their actions. Leaders must ensure that they evaluate and refine their approaches rigorously in order to achieve consistency and coherence throughout the school's provision.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
427 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,674 pupils on roll, with places for 1,900
Schools near Wildern School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Woodlands Community College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 35.5 |
| The Gregg School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.0 |
| Oasis Academy Sholing | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 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
- 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.