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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their different starting points in a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is consistently exemplary across curriculum subjects and in all year groups.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers routinely reflect on how effectively their teaching helps pupils to learn.
Current Educational Practices: Professional development has extended teachers’ repertoire of teaching techniques.
Strengths and Challenges: Improvements in outcomes for pupils in English and mathematics have been more rapid and sustained.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are regularly invited to support school events.
Communication: Most parents agreed that their children are happy, well cared for and making good progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The vast majority of parents expressed satisfaction with the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: There is effective provision in place to support pupils' social, emotional, and mental health.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have adopted a systematic approach to professional development for all teachers.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Few incidents of bullying; prompt and effective action when it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a comprehensive ‘life skills’ program.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers an extremely wide range of extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils understand the importance of balance between academics and extracurricular engagements.
Outdoor Facilities: The school encourages healthy physical activity through various programs.
Career Counselling Services: A comprehensive and imaginative program of careers information and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students develop into well-rounded young adults, extremely well prepared for life when they leave school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school is effective in identifying needs but assessment information is not always used fully to inform teaching.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum at all key stages is broad and balanced, offering a wide range of opportunities.
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Tring School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1568 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As the head of Tring School and the chief executive of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership, it is our great pleasure to introduce ourselves. resized image 8865 Leading a school where the mission and Christian principles emphasise bringing out the best in each student is encouraging. The larger community gains as well by encouraging your child's unique aims and dreams. Education has tremendous power and has the ability to improve lives. No one in this partnership has an excuse for not doing all possible to support our kids' passion to learn, explore opportunities, and seek constant progress. The Tring School pupils are an honour to their families, the school, and the neighbourhood. They exhibit courtesy and politeness as well as honesty and reliability. These traits produce young people with exceptional moral character who are prepared for their future stages of life. Creating successful learners (wisdom), self-assured people (hope), and responsible citizens is how we sum up this mindset (comprehensive community). Our outstanding staff goes above and beyond to fulfil the requirements of each kid, which helps us to capitalise on all of this success. We have the privilege of nurturing, supporting and developing the skills in young people through lessons, tutor time, assemblies, Christian Worship, visits and many extra-curricular events. At Tring School, we have high standards for your kids. The pursuit of the highest standards of academic achievement, conduct, and contribution to our institution will not let up. But we can only accomplish this with your complete and unflinching support for the staff and governors. Together we can ensure each child fulfils our motto of Live to Learn and Learn to Live.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 98% | 29% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 11.40% | 35.00% | 8.30% |
| 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 | 0.49 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 61% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 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 | 9% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 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 | 97% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 235 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.32 | 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 | 55.6 | 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 | 64% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 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 | 33% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.75 | 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 | 96% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 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 | 0.18 | 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 | 51.9 | 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 | 56% 2 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 1 | 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 | 36% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 5 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 1 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.44 | 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 | 97% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 0.23 | 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 | 53.3 | 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 | 54% 1 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 2 | 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 | 39% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 1 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 4 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 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 | 233 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | -0.1 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 55% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 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 | 35% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 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 | 98% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | 34.17 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.17 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.40% | 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 | 163 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 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 | 38.32 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.14 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.3% | 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 | 185 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 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 | 33.43 4 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.40 5 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.4% | 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 | 157 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 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 | 37.34 2 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.15 2 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 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 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 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 | 35.31 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.84 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.4% | 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 | 25 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 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
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Tring School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
