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Simon Balle All-Through School
Hertford·East of England·Academy
All-throughAcademyAges 4–18Co-edDoes not apply
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Simon Balle All-Through School is an all-through academy in Hertford, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Simon Balle All-Through School has a Progress 8 score of +0.45 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 52.9, 82% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 75% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 8.9%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.
After leaving Simon Balle All-Through School, student destinations include 60% going on to university and 7% entering apprenticeships.
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Simon Balle All-Through School has a Progress 8 score of +0.45, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 52.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
82% of students at Simon Balle All-Through School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Simon Balle All-Through School, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
84% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.
Students at Simon Balle All-Through School achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Simon Balle All-Through School has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Simon Balle All-Through School is 8.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Simon Balle All-Through School, 60% go on to university and 7% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Simon Balle All-Through School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Simon Balle All-Through School is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Simon Balle All-Through School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
109/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
41/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.8
Bus Stops
4
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Hertford East Rail Station
0.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Hertford area
8.1
Excellent
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 25 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.