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Presdales School
Hoe Lane, Ware SG12 9NX
Presdales School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,180 girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Progress, Destinations, Sixth form and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
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.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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