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The quality of education Requires Improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Requires Improvement
Previous inspection grade Good
Sixth-form provision Good
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils and students in the sixth form are respectful to each other and to staff. They celebrate their individual differences.
Academic Progress: Pupils experience a variable quality of education where some areas of the curriculum are working better than others.
Qualifications and Training: Some teachers need further training to ensure they are confident to support curriculum improvements effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Planned curriculum improvements are at varying stages of implementation across subjects.
Strengths and Challenges: Some curriculum leaders and teachers are new. Others are still developing their thinking about the best teaching approaches to support pupils’ learning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders have the backing of many parents.
Communication: Independent careers information is shared with all pupils and students to help them make the right choices about their next steps.
Parent Satisfaction: Leaders have the support of many parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Negative attitudes, such as hurtful language, discrimination or bullying are dealt with effectively by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders and the trust must ensure that all staff have access to the training they need to implement the intended curriculum consistently well.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective training ensures that staff know when a pupil may be at risk of harm or abuse.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Reporting processes are clear and well understood.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school’s ‘electives’ programme supports all pupils to access a range of engaging wider curriculum experiences.
Career Counselling Services: Independent careers information is shared with all pupils and students to help them make the right choices about their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: While many teachers make effective adaptions to their lessons to support pupils with SEND, this is not consistently the case.
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The Sele School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.

It has 436 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 35% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Requires Improvement Good Outstanding
Age range 11-18 11-16 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16 15.1 18.5
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 35% 48% 55%
Grade 5 or above A Level - - 21.10%
Day Fees - - -
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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 -0.45 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 40.6 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 35% 37.35% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 57% 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 17% 30.28% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 5% 15.56% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 21.37% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.40 3.37 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 94% 93.36% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 51 138 144
Pupils staying in education 90% 89.49% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 57% 32.25% 32.73%
School sixth forms 33% 47.62% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.65% 10.22%
Other education destinations 0% 7.96% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.52% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 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 -0.74 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 37.6 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 36% 39.23% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 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 39% 30.36% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 17.89% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 22.57% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 2.86 3.51 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 91% 90.81% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 64 135 141
Pupils staying in education 84% 88.37% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 55% 32.73% 34.03%
School sixth forms 30% 48.52% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.68% 10.38%
Other education destinations 0% 5.41% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.07% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 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 -0.55 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 39.5 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 25% 11 33.34% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 10 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 47% 29.27% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 7 15.54% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 24% 10 21.09% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 3.62 3.25 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 91% 89.37% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 56 130 135
Pupils staying in education 88% 85% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 30.93% 33.25%
School sixth forms 68% 47.29% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 1.2% 8.45%
Other education destinations 4% 5.52% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.32% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 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 -0.25 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 43.7 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 36% 7 34.96% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 59% 9 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 55% 29.08% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 18% 9 16.17% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 5 21.85% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.04 3.3 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 84.29% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 69 131 140
Pupils staying in education 94% 74.49% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 59% 24.6% 28.31%
School sixth forms 33% 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 0.26 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 49.6 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 43% 35.25% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 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 45% 30.85% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 27% 20.2% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 29% 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 – 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 90% 87.55% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 68 134 145
Pupils staying in education 84% 43.81% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 51% 27.71% 30.58%
School sixth forms 32% 48.14% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.37% 8.95%
Other education destinations 0% 2.63% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.21% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 1.74% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.22 32.74 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) - 31.59 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 15.43% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 11 150 201
Students staying in education 82% 63.36% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 4.46% 6.08%
Students entering employment 18% 21.3% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 7.42% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.5 36.9 33.41
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) - 35.3 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 20.26% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 25 180 248
Students staying in education 44% 64.63% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 4% 3.55% 5%
Students entering employment 22% 18.52% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 28% 9.21% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 24.64 3 32.57 29.39
Average grade D+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.88 3 32.16 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.46% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 16 182 232
Students staying in education 63% 60.54% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.7% 7.77%
Students entering employment 31% 22.9% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 6.93% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 27.82 2 31.83 29.03
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.00 31.93 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 12.5% 16.88% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education - 22.77% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.32% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 13.42% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.94% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.06 30.74 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.83 31.86 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 16.88% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education 7 31.6% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 4.49% 6.37%
Students entering employment 29% 20.42% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.54% 4.23%
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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

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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
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Sele School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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