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Parmiter's School

Watford, United Kingdom
8 Reviews
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2.3 /5

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About Parmiter's School

Parmiter's School is a community school with values of community, aspiration and opportunity. It has its origins in the Will of Thomas Parmiter, silk merchant, in 1681. The school enables every individual to grow and flourish.

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Key Facts

Founded 1681
Head/Principal Mr Anthony Smith

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 3.1
Teaching Quality 3.0
Communication 2.9
Student Wellbeing 3.1
Facilities 3.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
86.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

68.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.74
Progress 8
Well above average
83.4%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
94.3%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

73.0% entered EBacc
62.1% achieved EBacc
211 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 8

P
Parent
Parent May 27, 2023
1.0

"Very racist "

Some teachers and students are racist.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
P
Parent
Parent Sep 7, 2022
1.0

"Care more for league tables than children "

Very disappointed with the care and humanity shown by the leadership of this school. Have been ruthless in removing children after year 11 to let in kids from
other schools for sixth form. Including giving a few hours notice before term starts or informing them they would be transferred to another school part way through the new term induction.

It’s a vulnerable age for young people and to treat them with so little care or compassion demonstrates that it is all about results and school reputation and not about educating children.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 2/5
E
Emily J
Parent Jun 10, 2022
5.0

"Excellent school with a caring community"

I'm so impressed with Parmiter's School. The facilities are amazing, especially the sports centre. My child has thrived since joining and the values of community, aspiration and opportunity really shine through. The teachers are supportive and the extracurricular activities are plentiful. I feel grateful to have made the decision to send my child here.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
P
Parent
Parent May 12, 2022
1.0

"RACIST SCHOOL "

Discrimination and very racist school. MORE FOCUS IS ON THE SCHOOL IMAGE rather than pupils wellbeing and learning level. Ofsted might need to be honest and for once stop lying about scoring this school outstanding etc.....

My son is going through mental depression . The school is not interested and they are rushing to exclude him to preserve the school image.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 13, 2022
2.0

"Parmiters"

A good school academically but extremely discriminatory. The teachers don’t deal with bullying at all and racism, ableism, homophobia etc is extremely downplayed. Honestly the school only really has a good reputation because the sixth form is good. Educationally great but ethically and morally terrible.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
P
Parent
Parent Aug 29, 2021
4.0

"Generally good school."

A good school, depends on which teachers you get. Avoid Spanish classes.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 5/5
S
Sophie W
Parent Mar 15, 2021
4.0

"Mixed feelings about the school"

I have mixed feelings about Parmiter's School. On the one hand, my child is happy and the teachers seem supportive. However, I do wish there were more opportunities for parents to get involved and more communication from the school about what's going on. Overall, it's an okay school but could be improved.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
J
James T
Parent Dec 20, 2020
5.0

"Outstanding education with a focus on individual growth"

My child attended Parmiter's School from Year 7 to Year 13 and I couldn't be happier with the education they received. The school's focus on individual growth and development helped my child become a confident and well-rounded young adult. The teachers are excellent and the opportunities for extracurricular activities are second to none.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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