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Parmiter's School
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- Abbots Langley WD25 0UU
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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 |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve high academic success and develop into well-rounded members of society.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils demonstrate high levels of focus and enthusiasm towards learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in the subjects they teach.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers skilfully use effective questioning to deepen pupils' thinking.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are effusive about the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees, governors, and leaders share a clear strategic vision, ensuring pupil success.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders provide strong support for professional development and well-being.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective pastoral systems support any pupil who may need it.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' conduct and manners are exemplary.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse enrichment offers include music, sports, and academic clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Most pupils attend lunchtime clubs that enhance subject enjoyment.
Career Counselling Services: Skilled careers adviser and well-considered careers events available.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are extremely well equipped to make informed decisions about their future.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly effective strategies support all pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve extremely well.
Subjects Offered: Inspectors carried out deep dives in English, mathematics, science, music, economics, and design and technology.
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Parmiter's School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1451 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 77% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It is an honour for me to welcome you to Parmiter's School, which has received outstanding marks from the Good Schools Guide. Parmiter's is a remarkable school with a long history of fostering high academic success, a plethora of opportunities for all of our students, and a strong sense of community. We aim to develop confident, articulate and caring young adults fully prepared to face the challenges of the twenty first century. I am the headmistress of a group of knowledgeable, devoted, and trustworthy employees. Our shared enthusiasm for academic success permeates every aspect of our institution. Due to Parmiter's teaching's stellar reputation, we are a key member of the Herts and Bucks Teaching School association. As an academy, we are fortunate to receive financial assistance from the Parmiter's Foundation, which owns the school land and continues to invest significantly in its development, in addition to money from the government. Every student may achieve their full potential thanks to the strong collaboration between our aspirational parents, the Governing Body, the Old Parmiterians, and our diverse local community. The exceptional interactions between adults and students throughout the entire school are what distinguish Parmiter's in the real sense. I think that is obvious the moment you enter our premises. I fervently urge you to come see for yourself, and I'm looking forward to having you at our school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 15.1 | 19.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 77% | 48% | 80% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 38.00% | - | 17.80% |
| 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 | 0.50 | 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 | 63.5 | 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 | 77% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% | 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 | 74% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 65% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.04 | 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 | 99% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 68.5 | 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 | 83% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 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 | 74% | 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 | 67% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.52 | 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 | 208 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.54 | 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 | 65.4 | 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 | 83% 4 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 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 | 74% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% 2 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 62% 3 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.22 | 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 | 205 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 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 | 0.55 | 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 | 66.4 | 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 | 79% 4 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 4 | 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 | 80% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 56% 2 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 65% 5 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.36 | 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 | 97% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 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 | 0.12 | 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 | 83% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 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 | 79% | 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 | 60% | 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 | 99% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 82% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 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 | 41.73 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.67 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.00% | 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 | 187 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 46.28 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.04 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 47.2% | 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 | 206 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 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 | 42.46 1 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.88 2 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.6% | 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 | 184 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 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 | 43.80 2 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.57 2 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.5% | 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 | - | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 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 | 41.72 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.89 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.4% | 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 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 Parmiter's School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
