Middleton School, based in Ware, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Middleton School currently has around 112 pupils on roll, which is about 124% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67% boys and 33% girls. Around 37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (73.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Walnut Tree Walk, Ware, SG12 9PD |
| Website: | http://middleton.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01920485152 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Debbie Hartley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117676 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 90 |
| Number of Pupils: | 112 |
| Number of Boys: | 75 |
| Number of Girls: | 37 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 73.20% | 82 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 8 |
| African | 6.30% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.90% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Junior Mixed and Infant School Divot Place , SG13 7SP | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Primary School Stanstead Road , SG13 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 147 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 147 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.