How many pupils does Pinewood School have?

Pinewood School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pinewood School's Ofsted rating?

Pinewood School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).

Is Pinewood School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pinewood School is part of PINEWOOD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Pinewood School?

Pinewood School is located at Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB.

Pinewood School

Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB

Requires Improvement

Inspected 3 October 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

11–16

Ages

209

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Pinewood School

Pinewood School is an academy special converter in Ware, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 209 pupils on roll. It is part of PINEWOOD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 47.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 209 / 192 (109%) · over capacity
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

47.1%

Free school meals

6.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

97%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.1%

Overall absence

26.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

24.56

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

11.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

41.6

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +10.7 vs 2023/24

£46,997

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 16% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,265 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.69

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£19,010

Spend per pupil

£21,139

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB
Phone: 01920412211
Headteacher: Taney Howarth
Website: https://www.pinewood.herts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

PINEWOOD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pinewood School?: Pinewood School is an academy special converter in Ware, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Pinewood School have?: Pinewood School has 209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pinewood School's Ofsted rating?: Pinewood School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 October 2023).
Is Pinewood School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pinewood School is part of PINEWOOD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Pinewood School?: Pinewood School is located at Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB.

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