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Pinewood School

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Pinewood School

Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9PB

Academy special converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Oct 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

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Presdales School
0.35 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Hertford Regional College
0.78 km away · Further education
The Chauncy School
1.81 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Haileybury College
2.35 km away · Other independent school
Simon Balle All-Through School
2.57 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About Pinewood School

Pinewood School is a secondary school in Ware, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). The school has around 209 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9PB | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Pinewood School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Oct 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  5. May 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Pinewood School

What is Pinewood School's Ofsted rating?
Pinewood School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
Where is Pinewood School located?
Pinewood School is a secondary school in Ware, Hertfordshire (SG12 9PB).
How many pupils attend Pinewood School?
Pinewood School has around 209 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Pinewood School with other schools?
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