Pinewood School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hoe Lane Ware Hertfordshire SG12 9PB |
| Phone | 01920412211 |
| Reference Number | 141251 |
Pinewood School is currently rated as 'requires improvement' overall. While the quality of education needs significant enhancement, there are notable strengths in pupil behavior and personal development, which have been rated as 'good'. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils are happy, engaging positively with each other and participating in a variety of extra-curricular activities. However, the lack of a consistently effective curriculum across all subjects, particularly in reading, has hindered pupil achievement. The school has faced challenges in addressing the areas for improvement identified in previous inspections, with slow progress noted in enhancing educational quality and inclusivity.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 209 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.33%
Girls: 29.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 29 | 7 | 36 |
| 8 | 26 | 12 | 38 |
| 9 | 26 | 11 | 37 |
| 10 | 27 | 17 | 44 |
| 11 | 39 | 15 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.5% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| African | 3.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 03 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2024 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Sep 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Pinewood School | |
| 13 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 08 May 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and well-behaved.
- Strong range of extra-curricular activities.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
- Well-established careers program.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of phonics.
- Curriculum planning lacks clarity for some subjects.
- Insufficient provision of quality reading materials.
- Slow improvements in the overall quality of education.
Destinations after GCSE's
| 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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1.45 miles |
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