Salesian College vs The Wavell School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salesian College
Farnborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
527 students
The Wavell School
Farnborough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,042 students
| Measure | Salesian College Farnborough, South East | The Wavell School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #56 of 679 | #336 of 679 |
| National rank | #192 of 4,090 | #1917 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 527 | 1,042 |
| Pupils on roll | 527 | 1,042 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 71.9 | 44.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97% | 35% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 66% |
| EBacc average points | 6.35 | 3.95 |
| A level points per entry | 37.6 | – |
| town | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.salesiancollege.com | www.wavellschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Salesian College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.9 vs 51.2).
- •The Wavell School is the larger school with 1,042 students compared with 527.
- •Salesian College is a independent school while The Wavell School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salesian College better than The Wavell School?
On the Success Index (England), Salesian College ranks higher (92.9 vs 51.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Salesian College and The Wavell School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Salesian College: 527. The Wavell School: 1,042. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Salesian College and The Wavell School rank in South East?
Salesian College is 56th of 679 and The Wavell School is 336th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).