Abel Smith School
URN: 117111 • Hertford SG13 8AE
Overview
- Name
- Abel Smith School
- URN
- 117111
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Law (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992583244
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Churchfields, Hertford SG13 8AE
Summary
Abel Smith School is a mixed community primary school located in Hertford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 233 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters both academic and social development in a stimulating environment. With a strong emphasis on the values of Courage, Care, and Commitment, the school aims to nurture lifelong, independent learners.
The curriculum at Abel Smith School is designed to challenge and engage students, resulting in outstanding progress across all groups. The school consistently achieves results that are significantly above the national average in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, as well as in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This focus on high aspiration and expectation is a cornerstone of the school's ethos.
Abel Smith School also prioritises community involvement and communication, encouraging parents to engage with the school through various channels, including newsletters and social media. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Abel Smith School is designed to challenge and engage students, resulting in outstanding progress across all groups. The school consistently achieves results that are significantly above the national average in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, as well as in the Early Years Foundation Stage. This focus on high aspiration and expectation is a cornerstone of the school's ethos.
Abel Smith School also prioritises community involvement and communication, encouraging parents to engage with the school through various channels, including newsletters and social media. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- N GovernorHub (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- SEND at Abel Smith (sen)
- SEND Statutory Documents (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Abel Smith Spotlight Summer 2 (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 120
- FSM %
- 12.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-11-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 113 | 120 | 240 | 12.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 230 | 116 | 114 | 240 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 216 | 108 | 108 | 240 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 216 | 108 | 108 | 240 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 251 | 127 | 124 | 210 | 10.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 251 | 125 | 126 | 210 | 4.00 |
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