Presdales School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Hoe Lane, SG12 9NX |
| URN | 137985 |
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School Census
| Total | 1162 |
| Girls/Boys | 1132/30 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 97.4%/2.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 79 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 3.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/03/2024 | Outstanding |
| 21/05/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 84% |
| Entering EBacc | 80% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.44 |
| Progress 8 | 0.58 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 73% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 86% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.81 |
| Progress 8 | 0.58 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 471 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 485 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 466 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 81 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 157 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 533 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 194 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 558 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 179 |
| As third preference | 111 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 580 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 613 |
| As first preference | 222 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 135 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 569 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 176 |
| As third preference | 101 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 598 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 579 |
| As first preference | 224 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 127 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 580 |
| As first preference | 208 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 21% |
| no | 79% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |