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The Sele School
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Based on the inspection date: 18 October 2022
Requires Improvement
| 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 |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | - | 18.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 35% | 98% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 21.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| 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 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Sele School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
