- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 45 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 345
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
Schools in AL9
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 12 schools and nurseries
In short: AL9 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries125 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All AL9 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in AL9
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in AL9
5 in AL9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
20 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 191
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results well below the England average.
1 first choice, 1 offer made
Met the standard at 1117%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 6.1%
- Pupils
- 77
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.3
Top Secondary Schools in AL9
3 in AL9, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
222 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,241
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Nurseries in AL9
5 in AL9, highest Ofsted grade first
Sunshine Pre-School
Hatfield, AL9 7NE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Brookmans Bears Preschool
Hatfield, AL9 7UJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Willowbrook Nursery
Hatfield, AL9 7EE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in AL9
3 in AL9, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
222 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,241
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.8
Rhodes Wood Hospital School
Al9 6nn · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Queenswood School
Hatfield, AL9 6NS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 426
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in AL9
1 in AL9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rhodes Wood Hospital School
Al9 6nn · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in AL9
2 in AL9. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Rhodes Wood Hospital School
Al9 6nn · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Queenswood School
Hatfield, AL9 6NS · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 426
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in AL9, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good4
- Not graded yet6
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every AL9 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
AL9 has 12 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in AL9
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about AL9
Nearby areas
How many schools are in AL9?
AL9 has 12 schools, including 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in AL9?
The highest-ranked schools in AL9 on Eduscope are Brookmans Park Primary School, Chancellor's School, The Ryde School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in AL9?
There are 2 independent schools in AL9. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in AL9 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in AL9?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in AL9 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.