Duncombe School vs Richard Hale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncombe School
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
230 students
Richard Hale School
Hertford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
| Measure | Duncombe School Hertford, East of England | Richard Hale School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #70 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #473 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 230 | 1,207 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 1,207 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.duncombe-school.co.uk | www.richardhale.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Richard Hale School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 230.
- •Duncombe School is a independent school while Richard Hale School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Duncombe 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 Duncombe School better than Richard Hale School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Duncombe School and Richard Hale School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duncombe School: 230. Richard Hale School: 1,207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duncombe School and Richard Hale School rank in East of England?
Duncombe School is unranked and Richard Hale School is 70th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).