Presdales School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hoe Lane Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9NX |
| Phone | 01920462210 |
| Reference Number | 137985 |
Presdales School demonstrates outstanding performance across all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since it was last deemed outstanding in 2008, with a focus on how it has adapted post-COVID-19. Pupils engage in an ambitious curriculum, supported by various extracurricular activities that promote leadership and community involvement, leading to high levels of confidence and readiness for future education or employment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1166 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 2.06%
Girls: 97.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 8 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 9 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 10 | Unknown | 176 | 176 |
| 11 | Unknown | 177 | 177 |
| 12 | 12 | 118 | 130 |
| 13 | 12 | 131 | 143 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.8% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Irish | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 06 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Presdales School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Extensive range of clubs and overseas trips for pupils.
- High expectations for pupil learning and conduct.
- Well-designed curriculum that promotes deep understanding.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong emphasis on reading across the curriculum.
- Exceptional education in the sixth form preparing students for future success.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 69.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 88.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.73 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.85 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 156 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 78 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 22 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Middleton School
Walnut Tree Walk, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PD |
0.24 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Broadmeads, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HY |
0.46 miles |
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Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BT |
0.6 miles |
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St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0AW |
0.89 miles |
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Larkspur Academy
Tower Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7LP |
1.06 miles |
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Wheatcroft Primary School
Stanstead Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7HQ |
1.07 miles |
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Kingshill Infant School
Heath Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0RL |
1.15 miles |
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Hillside Lane, Great Amwell, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9SE |
1.16 miles |
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Heath Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0RL |
1.19 miles |
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Priors Wood Primary School
Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7HZ |
1.23 miles |
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Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School
Woodland Road, Hertford Heath, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7QW |
1.29 miles |
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Abel Smith School
Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AE |
1.89 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mill Race, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8BZ |
1.99 miles |
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Roselands Primary School
High Wood Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9AR |
2.02 miles |
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The Cranbourne Primary School
Bridleway North, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9PP |
2.11 miles |
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Duncombe School
4 Warren Park Road, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JA |
2.16 miles |
|
Bengeo Primary School
The Avenue, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3DX |
2.26 miles |
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Mill Mead Primary Academy
Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3AA |
2.3 miles |
|
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Morgans Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8DR |
2.33 miles |
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Forres Primary Academy
Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 0RW |
2.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Pinewood School
Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB |
0.22 miles |
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Hertford Regional College
Scotts Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9JF |
0.31 miles |
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The Chauncy School
Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0DP |
1.03 miles |
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Haileybury College
|
1.64 miles |
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Amwell View School
Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EH |
1.65 miles |
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Simon Balle All-Through School
Mangrove Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AJ |
1.77 miles |
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Hailey Hall School
Hailey Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7PB |
1.83 miles |
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Richard Hale School
Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN |
2.13 miles |
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The John Warner School
Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0QF |
2.31 miles |
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The Sele School
Welwyn Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG |
3.09 miles |
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Robert Barclay Academy
Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY |
3.4 miles |
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The Broxbourne School
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7FU |
4.31 miles |