Presdales School is a secondary school in Ware, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Presdales School currently has around 1166 pupils on roll, which is about 110% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 2.1% boys and 97.9% girls. Around 9.0% 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 8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.8%).
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.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (98%) , including 79% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NX |
| Website: | http://www.presdales.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01920462210 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Matthew Warren |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137985 |
Ofsted inspection date: 06/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1061 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1166 |
| Number of Boys: | 24 |
| Number of Girls: | 1142 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.80% | 907 |
| Other White | 5.60% | 65 |
| African | 2.70% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 2.70% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 31 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 23 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 13 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 816 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 816 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery New Road , SG12 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pines Junior Mixed and Infant School Divot Place , SG13 7SP | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Musley Infant School Musley Hill , SG12 7NB | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 3,115 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 | 538 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 | 3,115 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 | 381 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 381 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haileybury College , SG13 7NU | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amwell View School Station Road , Stanstead Abbotts SG12 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.