Abel Smith School
Community school
Hertford, SG13 8AE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 30% in England
19 of 44 in East Hertfordshire
Pupils
226
First preferences per place
1.10
2026/27
Absence
4.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 73% | 73% | 55% | |
| Higher standard | 13% | 13% | 17% | |
| Reading | 90% | 90% | 83% | |
| Writing | 83% | 80% | 72% | |
| Maths | 93% | 93% | 66% |
Nearby primary schools
- Simon Balle All-Through School · 0.2 mi · No rating · Top 21% in England
- Mill Mead Primary Academy · 0.5 mi · No rating
- Morgans Primary School & Nursery · 0.6 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Wheatcroft Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) · 0.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 39% in England
- Bengeo Primary School · 1.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 26% in England
Best primary schools in Hertford · Best primary schools in Hertfordshire
The neighbourhood
Abel Smith School is in Hertford South (typical home £403,250, crime high).
What is Abel Smith School's Ofsted rating?
Abel Smith School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Abel Smith School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Abel Smith School is in the top 30% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.