Richard Hale School vs The Sele School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km 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
The Sele School
Hertford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
382 students
| Measure | Richard Hale School Hertford, East of England | The Sele School Hertford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 460 | #414 of 460 |
| National rank | #473 of 4,090 | #3467 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,207 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,207 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 32.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 56.3 | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.7% | 20.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.1% | 38.4% |
| EBacc average points | 5.31 | 2.94 |
| A level points per entry | 34.7 | – |
| town | Hertford | Hertford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.richardhale.herts.sch.uk/ | www.sele.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Richard Hale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.0 vs 21.0).
- •Richard Hale School is the larger school with 1,207 students compared with 382.
- •Richard Hale School is boys and The Sele 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 The Sele School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Hale School ranks higher (84.0 vs 21.0 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 The Sele School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hertford and Hertford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richard Hale School: 1,207. The Sele School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richard Hale School and The Sele School rank in East of England?
Richard Hale School is 70th of 460 and The Sele School is 414th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).