Pinewood School
URN: 141251 • Ware SG12 9PB
Overview
- Name
- Pinewood School
- URN
- 141251
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PINEWOOD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Taney Howarth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01920412211
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hoe Lane, Ware SG12 9PB
Summary
Pinewood School, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, is a specialist academy catering to students with a range of special educational needs, including Learning Difficulties, Autism, and Speech, Language, and Communication needs. The school currently supports 209 pupils across years 7 to 11, all of whom have Education, Health and Care Plans. With a commitment to creating an inclusive and nurturing environment, Pinewood aims to celebrate each student's unique strengths and aspirations.
The school's ethos revolves around providing tailored support to help students achieve their personal best, whether through academic success, communication development, or fostering independence and confidence. Pinewood's dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that each child receives the care and education they need to thrive.
Pinewood School is also undergoing an exciting rebuild project, aimed at enhancing the learning environment for its pupils. The school encourages community involvement and invites parents to visit and experience the supportive atmosphere that makes Pinewood a unique educational setting. For more information, visit their website at [Pinewood School](https://www.pinewood.herts.sch.uk).
The school's ethos revolves around providing tailored support to help students achieve their personal best, whether through academic success, communication development, or fostering independence and confidence. Pinewood's dedicated staff work closely with families to ensure that each child receives the care and education they need to thrive.
Pinewood School is also undergoing an exciting rebuild project, aimed at enhancing the learning environment for its pupils. The school encourages community involvement and invites parents to visit and experience the supportive atmosphere that makes Pinewood a unique educational setting. For more information, visit their website at [Pinewood School](https://www.pinewood.herts.sch.uk).
Useful links
- Send Message (sen)
- Absence Procedures (sen)
- Wellbeing & SEND Support (sen)
- SEN – Our Offer (sen)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates 2025/2026 (other)
- Parent Portal (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- Staff Portal (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Middleton School (66.0)
- Amwell View School (64.7)
- St Edmund's College (45.6)
- Pinewood School (45.2)
- Warrax House School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PINEWOOD SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 192
- Pupils
- 209
- Boys
- 147
- Girls
- 62
- FSM %
- 46.60
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 209 | 147 | 62 | 192 | 46.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 209 | 147 | 62 | 192 | 43.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 199 | 136 | 63 | 192 | 35.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 199 | 136 | 63 | 180 | 35.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 191 | 132 | 59 | 180 | 34.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 113 | 55 | 160 | 24.40 |
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