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Pinewood School
- 1.3 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Ware SG12 9PB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, welcoming, and well-behaved in lessons.
Academic Progress: Pupils are not achieving consistently well.
Current Educational Practices: Staff need further training in phonics teaching methods.
Strengths and Challenges: The work set does not always challenge pupils; inconsistency noted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular trips and 'Pinewood Outdoor' learning involve parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils and parents get appropriate support to plan next steps at age 16.
Communication: Trustees' challenge and support have been ineffective.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff help pupils calm down using consistent and positive language.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improvement in the quality of education has been too slow.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Reward systems help motivate pupils to behave well.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs and adventurous activities offered.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy a range of experiences that enhance their curriculum.
Outdoor Facilities: 'Pinewood Outdoor' learning includes bushcraft and fun activities.
Career Counselling Services: Well-established careers programme with appropriate support.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Support for planning next steps at age 16 is provided.
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHC plans are updated appropriately but not used consistently.
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Pinewood School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 209 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.7 | 15.1 | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 97% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 91% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 97% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 15% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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 | 97% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 93% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -1.59 | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 0% | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 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 | 93% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 86% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 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 | -1.51 | 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 | 0.5 | 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 | 0% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 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 | 0% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 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 | 100% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 34 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 94% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
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
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pinewood School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
