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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils commit wholeheartedly to their learning and achieve highly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are kind, positive, polite, and behave well in lessons.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are given high-quality training and work together to develop new classroom approaches.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers understand how pupils learn and adapt the curriculum skillfully.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers know pupils' needs very well and support them to produce high-quality work.
Opportunities for Involvement: There are numerous chances for parents to support the school community through varied activities.
Communication: The school ensures effective communication with parents about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents appreciate the support their children receive at Presdales School.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff take the time to discuss and improve pupils' behaviour when necessary.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders constantly reflect on improving pupils' experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, and the school ensures they know how to keep themselves safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff discuss and support pupils' behaviour to ensure a positive environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students have a vast range of clubs and overseas trips available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Opportunities like the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 award help balance academic responsibilities.
Outdoor Facilities: The school offers extensive extracurricular activities including sports like water polo.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils learn extensively about the world of work and university.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students receive an exceptional education and prepare well for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers adapt the curriculum effectively, allowing all pupils, including those with SEND, to succeed.
Subjects Offered: Pupils follow a broad curriculum, including studying two languages.
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Presdales School is a Secondary, Girls school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1175 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'm happy to welcome you to the Presdales School website and I sincerely hope it will give you a sense of who we are, what we stand for, and what we can provide for your children.
Boys are accepted into the sixth form at Presdales, a non-selective females school for students aged 11 to 18.
We have a long history of giving our pupils excellent educations.
One of England's nine designated Lead Language Hub schools is Presdales School.
We collaborate with other Hertfordshire schools and the National Centre for Excellence at York University to expand and improve possibilities for students to study modern foreign languages.
Regardless of where they begin, we are extremely pleased of the high academic standards that our girls reach.
Numerous trips are organised during the school year, along with a wide variety of extracurricular organisations and activities that provide the girls the chance to hone their leadership abilities, work as a team, and cultivate a "can-do" mentality.
However, the written word can never truly represent the spirit and feel of a school, so I cordially invite any potential parents, guardians, and students to come and visit us.
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Boys are accepted into the sixth form at Presdales, a non-selective females school for students aged 11 to 18.
We have a long history of giving our pupils excellent educations.
One of England's nine designated Lead Language Hub schools is Presdales School.
We collaborate with other Hertfordshire schools and the National Centre for Excellence at York University to expand and improve possibilities for students to study modern foreign languages.
Regardless of where they begin, we are extremely pleased of the high academic standards that our girls reach.
Numerous trips are organised during the school year, along with a wide variety of extracurricular organisations and activities that provide the girls the chance to hone their leadership abilities, work as a team, and cultivate a "can-do" mentality.
However, the written word can never truly represent the spirit and feel of a school, so I cordially invite any potential parents, guardians, and students to come and visit us.
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 15.60% | - | 21.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 56% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.45 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 80% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 73% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.81 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 3 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 1 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 86% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 72% 3 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.83 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 9 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 7 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% 4 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% 2 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.67 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 58% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 80% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.48 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.05 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.60% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 118 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.6 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.78 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.1% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 120 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.59 2 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.60 3 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.0% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 121 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.48 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.54 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.7% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.38 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.6 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.6% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Presdales School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1