Richard Hale School
Academy converter · Boys · Sixth form
Hertford, SG13 8EN
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 14% in England
5 of 12 in East Hertfordshire
Pupils
1,207
First preferences per place
1.12
2026/27
Absence
5.4%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 55.2 | 53.8 | 56.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65% | 66% | 66% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 65% | 70% | 76% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.38 | 0.31 | — |
81% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Simon Balle All-Through School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Top 21% in England
- The Sele School · 1.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
- The Chauncy School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- Presdales School · 2.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 9% in England
- The John Warner School · 3.5 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 22% in England
- Robert Barclay Academy · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
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The neighbourhood
Richard Hale School is in Hertford South (typical home £403,250, crime high).
What is Richard Hale School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Hale School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Richard Hale School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Richard Hale School is in the top 14% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.