Presdales School Catchment Area
Presdales School is a academy converter secondary school in Ware, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1166 pupils, and a capacity of 1061 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,166
Pupils
1,061
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Presdales School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Presdales School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9NX
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137985
Other Secondary Schools in Ware
If Presdales School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ware are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Presdales School
Is Presdales School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Presdales School currently has 1166 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1061 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Presdales School? ▾
Admission to Presdales School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Presdales School cover? ▾
Presdales School is a secondary school in Ware, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Presdales School? ▾
Presdales School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.