Pinewood School is a not applicable school in Ware, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special converter 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.
Pinewood School currently has around 209 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70.3% boys and 29.7% girls. Around 46.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 93% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9PB |
| Website: | https://www.pinewood.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01920412211 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Taney Howarth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 141251 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 192 |
| Number of Pupils: | 209 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 62 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.50% | 164 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 9 |
| African | 3.80% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 6 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Junior Mixed and Infant School Divot Place , SG13 7SP | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Primary School Stanstead Road , SG13 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,635 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 | 381 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 381 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 2,809 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 | 848 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 | 2,809 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 147 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,561 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,847 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.