Duncombe School vs Simon Balle All-Through School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.3 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
Simon Balle All-Through School
Hertford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,617 students
| Measure | Duncombe School Hertford, East of England | Simon Balle All-Through School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #34 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 230 | 1,617 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 1,617 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 155.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.duncombe-school.co.uk | www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Simon Balle All-Through School is the larger school with 1,617 students compared with 230.
- •Duncombe School is a independent 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 Duncombe School better than Simon Balle All-Through 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 Simon Balle All-Through School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Duncombe School: 230. Simon Balle All-Through School: 1,617. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Duncombe School and Simon Balle All-Through School rank in East of England?
Duncombe School is unranked and Simon Balle All-Through School is 34th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).