Abel Smith School vs Richard Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 436 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abel Smith School
Hertford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
Richard Hale School
Hertford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
| Measure | Abel Smith School Hertford, East of England | Richard Hale School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #787 of 1,872 | #70 of 460 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,697 | #473 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 226 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 81.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk | www.richardhale.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Richard Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 56.3).
- •Richard Hale School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 226.
- •Abel Smith School is a local authority school while Richard Hale School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Abel Smith School is co-educational and Richard Hale School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abel Smith School better than Richard Hale School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Hale School ranks higher (84.0 vs 56.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abel Smith School and Richard Hale School?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abel Smith School: 226. Richard Hale School: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abel Smith School and Richard Hale School rank in East of England?
Abel Smith School is 787th of 1,872 and Richard Hale School is 70th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).