Tring School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Mortimer Hill Tring Hertfordshire HP23 5JD |
| Phone | 01442822303 |
| Reference Number | 138352 |
Tring School continues to demonstrate good performance overall, ensuring that pupils and students feel safe and happy within a strong community atmosphere. The school maintains high expectations for academic success, with most pupils achieving well in their examinations, although there are still areas for improvement, particularly in the uptake and success of the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subjects. The curriculum is well organised and effectively delivered, and the school’s commitment to online learning has proven beneficial, particularly evident during the pandemic when education was able to continue seamlessly.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1584 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.85%
Girls: 52.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 117 | 125 | 242 |
| 8 | 130 | 111 | 241 |
| 9 | 118 | 124 | 242 |
| 10 | 120 | 118 | 238 |
| 11 | 125 | 111 | 236 |
| 12 | 62 | 132 | 194 |
| 13 | 86 | 105 | 191 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.5% |
| White, Other | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2023 | School inspection |
| 08 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Tring School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 05 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong provision for personal development, including extracurricular activities.
- Effective use of technology for enhancing learning through online resources.
- High expectations set for academic achievement across all year groups.
- Strong emphasis on inclusion and diversity, particularly through student-led initiatives.
- Secure subject knowledge leading to good examination outcomes.
Areas for Improvement
- Low numbers of pupils taking and passing modern foreign languages examinations.
- Cultural knowledge extension in some subjects insufficient for deeper understanding.
- Need for improved communication with parents, especially regarding SEND and pupil progress.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.6% |
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 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.44 |
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 | 10.7% |
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| Second Preference | 169 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 1 |
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Grove Road Primary School
Grove Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5PD |
0.29 miles |
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Dundale Primary School and Nursery
Dundale Primary School, Silk Mill Way, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5DJ |
0.32 miles |
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Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring
Frogmore Street, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5AU |
0.44 miles |
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Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School
Christchurch Road, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4EE |
0.67 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wigginton
Common Field, Wigginton, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 6EP |
1.19 miles |
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Marsworth Church of England Infant School
Vicarage Road, Marsworth, Buckinghamshire, HP23 4LT |
1.73 miles |
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Aldbury Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Stocks Road, Aldbury, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5RT |
2.21 miles |
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Brookmead School
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2.74 miles |
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Aston Clinton School
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3.01 miles |
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3.05 miles |
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3.3 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
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3.39 miles |
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Cheddington Combined School
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3.42 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Durrants Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3PJ |
3.69 miles |
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Halton Community Combined School
Tring Road, Halton, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5PN |
3.7 miles |
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Bridgewater Primary School
Bridle Way, Billet Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1ES |
3.86 miles |
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Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Road, Little Gaddesden, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1NX |
4.12 miles |
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Greenway Primary and Nursery School
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4.15 miles |
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4.17 miles |
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4.22 miles |
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Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Mansion Drive, Tring, HP23 5LX |
0.47 miles |
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3.78 miles |
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4.23 miles |
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4.54 miles |
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4.76 miles |
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