Richard Hale School vs Simon Balle All-Through School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 591 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richard Hale School
Hertford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,207 students
Simon Balle All-Through School
Hertford · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,617 students
| Measure | Richard Hale School Hertford, East of England | Simon Balle All-Through School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #70 of 460 | #34 of 460 |
| National rank | #473 of 4,090 | #254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 1,207 | 1,617 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,207 | 1,617 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 155.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 84% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.7% | 63.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.1% | 83.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.31 | 4.99 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | 38.8 |
| town | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.richardhale.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 84.0).
- •Simon Balle All-Through School is the larger school with 1,617 students compared with 1,207.
- •Richard Hale School is boys and Simon Balle All-Through School is co-educational.
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 Richard Hale School better than Simon Balle All-Through School?
On the Success Index (England), Simon Balle All-Through School ranks higher (90.3 vs 84.0 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 Richard Hale School and Simon Balle All-Through School?
About 591 m in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Hale School: 1,207. Simon Balle All-Through School: 1,617. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Hale School and Simon Balle All-Through School rank in East of England?
Richard Hale School is 70th of 460 and Simon Balle All-Through School is 34th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).