© OpenStreetMap · © CARTO
ACADEMY SPECIAL CONVERTER · OTHER · MIXED
Pinewood School
Requires Improvementgraded 03/10/2023Ages 11–16209 pupils
Pinewood School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Ware, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 209 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 03/10/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing schools in Ware can view Pinewood School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ware (SG12 9PB), Pinewood School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 03/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Quality of education
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake47.1%
Free school meals47.1%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language6.3%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.2%
Attendance90.2%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher9.6
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence25.9%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ware
All schools in Ware →Middleton SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miPresdales SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miHertford Regional College0.5 miSacred Heart Catholic Primary School0.6 miChrist Church CofE (VA) Primary School and NurseryGood · 0.8 miSt Catherine's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi
See the full area report for SG12 9PB →