Wyvern College
Eastleigh, SO50 7AN · Hampshire · secondary school
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23rd of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 921 of them, against 5.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.3 · 67 | 30% | 2.02 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.01 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.6 · 53 | 10% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wyvern College overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2024. In 2024/25, 43.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than peers nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access instrumental and vocal tuition, play girls football, and visit Iceland, Morocco, The Globe, Royal Festival Theatre, Kew Gardens, Marwell Zoo, Whitely, and Monks Brook River.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,313 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,350. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Wyvern College
Overview
Wyvern College continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive community where pupils feel safe and respected. The report highlights high expectations for achievement, positive relationships, and a strong sense of moral purpose among staff.
Strengths
- The school fosters an "inclusive with a strong community feel" environment where pupils "respect diversity" and enjoy attending.
- An "ambitious curriculum" provides a strong foundation, with subject leaders carefully sequencing knowledge to help pupils "secure their learning by making links between previously learned and new content."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same curriculum as peers and benefit from "high-quality teaching" and bespoke support.
- Staff are "proud to work at the school" and feel supported, while pupils value personal development lessons and strong careers provision.
- Most pupils behave well, are "polite and friendly," and trust adults to deal with bullying issues effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure best teaching practices are shared so that curriculum implementation is "securely and consistently embedded across all subjects," as some pupils currently do not make expected progress.
- Teachers must "thoroughly check that pupils have grasped key knowledge and concepts before moving on" to address gaps in understanding timely, rather than proceeding when pupils have lost focus.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 46.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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