Hertford Prep vs The Sele 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.
Hertford Prep
Hertford · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
130 students
The Sele School
Hertford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
382 students
| Measure | Hertford Prep Hertford, East of England | The Sele School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #414 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #3467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 130 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 130 | 382 |
| Free school meals | – | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 63.4% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 38.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.hertfordprep.org.uk | www.sele.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Sele School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 130.
- •Hertford Prep is a independent school while The Sele 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 Hertford Prep better than The Sele 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 Hertford Prep and The Sele School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hertford Prep: 130. The Sele School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hertford Prep and The Sele School rank in East of England?
Hertford Prep is unranked and The Sele School is 414th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).