Tring School
Tring, HP23 5JD · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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35th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 693 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 60.2 · 82 | 30% | 2.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 25% | 1.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.4 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tring School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. In 2024/25, 53.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Duke of Edinburgh, Hope Days, and School Productions.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,599 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,507. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are Duke of Edinburgh and Hope Days organised for secondary students?
What Ofsted said about Tring School
Overview
Tring School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "safe and happy" within a strong sense of community. The institution offers a "broad and well organised" curriculum with high expectations, resulting in most pupils achieving well in examinations. While provision for personal development is strong, the report highlights specific areas regarding curriculum depth and parental communication that require attention.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and well organised," with subject planning that is "followed precisely" and monitored effectively by leaders.
- Teaching is effective, breaking learning into "manageable and memorable chunks" and using skilful questioning to ensure knowledge is grasped.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with needs "accurately identified" and appropriate support provided.
- Personal development is strong, offering extensive opportunities for leadership, arts, sports, and inclusion, making everyone feel "welcome."
- The school is "at the forefront of online learning," with every pupil having exclusive use of a laptop to support uninterrupted access to the curriculum.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop modern foreign languages provision so that "significantly more pupils take and pass examinations" in these subjects, improving EBacc outcomes.
- Senior leaders should work with subject leaders to extend pupils’ "cultural knowledge" beyond examination specifications in certain subjects.
- Leaders should review communication strategies to ensure parents can easily access information about the curriculum, SEND, and pupil progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with accurate recruitment checks, regular staff training, and pupils having confidence in the support offered by adults.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.3 |
| 2024/25 | 50.5 |
| 2025/26 | 51.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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