Abel Smith School vs Simon Balle All-Through School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 360 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
Simon Balle All-Through School
Hertford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,617 students
| Measure | Abel Smith School Hertford, East of England | Simon Balle All-Through School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #787 of 1,872 | #34 of 460 |
| National rank | #6613 of 15,697 | #254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 226 | 1,617 |
| Pupils on roll | 226 | 1,617 |
| Free school meals | 9.2% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 155.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.8 |
| town | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk | www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Simon Balle All-Through School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 56.3).
- •Simon Balle All-Through School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (84% vs 55%).
- •Simon Balle All-Through School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 17%).
- •Simon Balle All-Through School is the larger school with 1,617 students compared with 226.
- •Abel Smith School is a local authority school while Simon Balle All-Through School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Simon Balle All-Through School?
On the Success Index (England), Simon Balle All-Through School ranks higher (90.3 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 Simon Balle All-Through School?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abel Smith School: 226. Simon Balle All-Through School: 1,617. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abel Smith School and Simon Balle All-Through School rank in East of England?
Abel Smith School is 787th of 1,872 and Simon Balle All-Through School is 34th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).