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The Sele School
Welwyn Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.7 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
396
Capacity
699
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
57%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.7 is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is relatively low at 38%. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, though only 67% of students progress to university, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 35.7 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 9 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
My child is happy
82%
My child feels safe
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
School has high expectations
75%
I'd recommend this school
73%
Good range of subjects
72%
Progress is communicated
70%
Behaviour is good
68%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
55%
School keeps me informed
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.2%
White Other6.6%
Black African5.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.0%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.79895, -0.10292 · SG14 2DG
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138484
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sele.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sele School rated by Ofsted?
The Sele School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is The Sele School a good school?
The Sele School scores 12.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Sele School?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Sele School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Sele School in GCSEs?
The Sele School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7. 38% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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