How many pupils does Wildern School have?

Wildern School has 1,800 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wildern School's Ofsted rating?

Wildern School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does Wildern School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wildern School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 in 2025/26.

Is Wildern School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wildern School is part of RAISE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Wildern School?

Wildern School is located at Wildern Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ.

Wildern School

Wildern Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ

Good

Inspected 23 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

45.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,800

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Wildern School

Wildern School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,800 pupils on roll. It is part of RAISE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 (2025/26). 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hampshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,800 / 1,900 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.6%

Free school meals

6.5%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

11.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.4

Attainment 8

368 pupils

42.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

64.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.4%

Overall absence

21.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

105.72

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -5.3 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

22.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.3 vs 2023/24

£51,080

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,513 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,166

Spend per pupil

£8,303

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Wildern Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ
Phone: 01489783473
Headteacher: Ceri Oakley
Website: https://www.wildern.org/

Academy Trust

RAISE EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wildern School?: Wildern School is an academy converter in Southampton, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Wildern School have?: Wildern School has 1,800 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Wildern School's Ofsted rating?: Wildern School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does Wildern School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wildern School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.4 in 2025/26.
Is Wildern School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wildern School is part of RAISE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Wildern School?: Wildern School is located at Wildern Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ.

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