The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,584
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- RIDGEWAY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Sally Ambrose (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mortimer Hill, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 5JD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGrove Road Primary School
Primary · 465m away
Dundale Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 508m away
Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring
Primary · 703m away
Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Independent · 749m away
Goldfield Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Bartholomew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wigginton
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tring School a selective school?
No. Tring School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Tring School's Ofsted rating?
Tring School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tring School?
Tring School currently has 1,584 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tring School take?
Tring School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Tring School?
Tring School is in Tring, HP23 5JD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tring School have a sixth form?
Yes, Tring School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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