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The Sele School
Ages 11–18396 pupils
The Sele School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Hertford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 396 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 and 35% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hertford can view The Sele School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 835.7
England avg 45.1 · was 41.3 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths21%
England avg 45% · was 33% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths38%
England avg 65% · was 55% in 2023/24
EBacc entry21%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.94
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake32.2%
Free school meals32.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.2%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled56%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.1%
Attendance87.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.6
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence36.5%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hertford
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