The Wavell School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Wavell School
Address: Lynchford Road, The Wavell School
Town/City: Farnborough
County: Hampshire
Postcode: GU14 6BH
Telephone Number: 01252 341256
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Wright
Capacity: 1056
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1042 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.4%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

Location and administration

URN: 116448
DfE Number: 850/4206
UKPRN: 10016125
UPRN: 100062326071
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Rushmoor (E07000092)
Constituency: Aldershot (E14001063)
Electoral Ward: St Mark's (E05008999)

Easting & Northing: 486924E, 153318N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 16' 22.9" N 0° 45' 18.63" W
Plus Code: 9C3X76FV+6W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Christopher Arthur Ian Bruce - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2031.
  • Mrs Lucy Davis - Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 May 2028.
  • Mrs Karen Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2027.
  • Ms Kate Alison James - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Ms Colette Lane - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Mr James Marke - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mr Joe Melling - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Rick Mounfield - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 December 2025.
  • Mr Jason Murdoch - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 February 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2027.
  • Mrs Patricia Pease - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2030.
  • Mr Karim Peer - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 April 2029.
  • Mrs Laura Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Stroud - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Mrs Marianne Trowbridge - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Wright - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2099.