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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.3 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,464
Capacity
1,392
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally. A remarkable 90% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, while 95% progress to university, with 65% attending top-third institutions. The school’s high LocaleIQ score further reflects its strong standing within the community.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 66.5 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 90% | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 81% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 79% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 65% | Top 5% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 95% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 65% | Top 20% |
Based on 190 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.1%
Asian Indian21.4%
White Other9.2%
Asian Other7.4%
Black African5.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.70324, -0.38944 · WD25 0UU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN136899
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parmiters.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Parmiter's School rated by Ofsted?
Parmiter's School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2024.
Is Parmiter's School a good school?
Parmiter's School scores 96.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Parmiter's School in GCSEs?
Parmiter's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.5. 90% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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