Simon Balle All-Through School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Hertford, SG13 8AJ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 21% in England
7 of 12 in East Hertfordshire
Pupils
1,617
First preferences per place
1.38
2026/27
Absence
5.0%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | 52.9 | 55.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53% | 60% | 64% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 62% | 63% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.03 | 0.45 | — |
84% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Richard Hale School · 0.4 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
- The Sele School · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 16% in England
- Presdales School · 1.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 9% in England
- The Chauncy School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 28% in England
- The John Warner School · 3.2 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 22% in England
- Robert Barclay Academy · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
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The neighbourhood
Simon Balle All-Through School is in Hertford South (typical home £403,250, crime high).
What is Simon Balle All-Through School's Ofsted rating?
Simon Balle All-Through School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Simon Balle All-Through School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Simon Balle All-Through School is in the top 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.