Presdales School
Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Presdales School is a secondary school in Ware for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 1st of 2 secondary schools in Ware. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 March 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 March 2024
Pupils thrive at Presdales School. Pupils explore a wide range of interests. They access a vast range of clubs, from crochet to water polo. There are numerous overseas trips. Many pupils take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme. There are also chances to develop leadership skills as subject ambassadors, school council representatives and prefects. The school's 'super-curriculum' gives them opportunities to research and deepen their knowledge of a wide range of subjects. These opportunities help pupils become confident and active young citizens. Pupils have positive relationships with staff and each other. They are kind, positive and polite. They know how to keep themselves safe. They feel valued. Pupils, and their parents and carers, appreciate the support that they receive. The school fully prepares pupils for the next stages of their education or employment. Pupils learn extensively about the world of work and what it is like to go to university. Pupils respond positively to the challenge of a highly ambitious curriculum. They commit themselves wholeheartedly to their learning. They work enthusiastically and exceptionally hard in lessons. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve highly.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
177 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
142 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,167 pupils on roll, with places for 1,061
Schools near Presdales School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.5 |
| Haileybury College | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 14.5 |
| Simon Balle All-Through School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.4 |
| Richard Hale School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 56.3 |
| The John Warner School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PRESDALES SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Warren
- Phone
- 01920462210
- Address
- Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NX
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 137985
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.