The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.9
15.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
70%
27.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,166
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- PRESDALES SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Warren (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPinewood School
Special school · 349m away
Middleton School
Special school · 391m away
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 970m away
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Chauncy School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Larkspur Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Kingshill Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Priors Wood Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Presdales School a selective school?
No. Presdales School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Presdales School's Ofsted rating?
Presdales School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Presdales School?
Presdales School currently has 1,166 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Presdales School take?
Presdales School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Presdales School?
Presdales School is in Ware, SG12 9NX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Presdales School have a sixth form?
Yes, Presdales School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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