The Wavell School Catchment Area
The Wavell School is a community secondary school in Farnborough, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1029 pupils, and a capacity of 1016 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,029
Pupils
1,016
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
The Wavell School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Wavell School are allocated by Hampshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →The Wavell School — School Information
- Full address
- Lynchford Road, Farnborough, GU14 6BH
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 116448
Other Secondary Schools in Farnborough
If The Wavell School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Farnborough are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Wavell School
Is The Wavell School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Wavell School currently has 1029 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1016 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Wavell School? ▾
Admission to The Wavell School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Wavell School cover? ▾
The Wavell School is a secondary school in Farnborough, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Wavell School? ▾
The Wavell School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.