Best Schools in Hertford
56 schools in Hertford
Key Facts
- Hertford has a total of 56 schools, with 92.3% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Hertford have 4,698 pupils, with 62.2% meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a persistent absence rate of 15.2%, below the national 20.0%.
- Secondary schools in Hertford have 1,605 pupils, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.72, higher than the national 46.10, and 58.0% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths, with a Progress 8 score of 0.17.
- In Hertford, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.48, with £7,834 spent per pupil, and 10.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, compared to 23.8% nationally.
Top Nurseries in Hertford
34 nurseries in Hertford
Top Primary Schools in Hertford
20 primary schools in Hertford
HC
Haileybury College
Hertford, SG13 7NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils916
P/T Ratio–
Heath Mount School
Hertford, SG14 3NG
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils505
P/T Ratio–
Abel Smith School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hertford, SG13 8AE
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.7%
Pupils233
P/T Ratio23.4
Top Secondary Schools in Hertford
3 secondary schools in Hertford
Top Independent Schools in Hertford
4 independent schools in Hertford
HC
Haileybury College
Hertford, SG13 7NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils916
P/T Ratio–
Heath Mount School
Hertford, SG14 3NG
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils505
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Hertford has 56 schools, including 20 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 34 nurseries, 4 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Hertford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,834 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.