Is Simon Balle All-Through School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 19th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Simon Balle All-Through School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Simon Balle All-Through School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.9 (England: 46.2). 57.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Simon Balle All-Through School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 84% of pupils at Simon Balle All-Through School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Simon Balle All-Through School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Simon Balle All-Through School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Simon Balle All-Through School

Mangrove Road, Hertford, SG13 8AJ

Local ranking19th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

All-through

Phase

1037

Capacity

4-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 57.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 76.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 169

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 94.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Higher education: 46.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 24.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

38.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

39.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 27.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.8
16-18 Cohort: 215

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1561
Boys: 808 (50%)
Girls: 809 (50%)
Capacity: 1037 (156% full)
SEND: 14.1%
FSM Eligible: 10.7%
EAL: 6.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.8%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 95.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,866/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 5.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.0%
White Other: 6.9%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.5%
Black African: 1.2%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 0.7%

81.0%

White British

6.9%

White Other

2.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01992410400

head@simonballe.herts.sch.uk

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Mangrove Road

Hertford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 140294
UKPRN: 10043914
Establishment No.: 4067
Trust: THE LAUREL EDUCATION TRUST

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