The Sele School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Sele School.

Hertford, SG142DG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.7%
Continue in education or training
72.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
18 October 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Welwyn Road
Hertford, SG142DG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138484
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Welwyn Road, Hertford, SG14 2DG
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SELE SCHOOL
Capacity
699 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
436
Free School Meals
29.3% (128 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
78.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
78%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
9 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
78.0 (+21.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
27 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
54
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
436 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Non Ducor Duco - I am not led; I lead"

Information and Knowledge Scholarship Challenge Ambition Leadership Empathy

Head Teacher's Message

At The Sele School, we aim to give every student the very best possible education to prepare them for life beyond school. The school believes in a knowledge-rich curriculum which encourages students to become scholars, developing curiosity, asking questions, debating rationally, and building deep thinking and independence skills to become hard-working, responsible members of the wider community.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum

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