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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford WD25 0UU
Parmiter's School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,450 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In July 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Sixth form, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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