Richard Hale School
URN: 117501 • Hertford SG13 8EN
Overview
- Name
- Richard Hale School
- URN
- 117501
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Neate (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hale Road, Hertford SG13 8EN
Summary
Richard Hale School is a foundation secondary school for boys located in Hertford, Hertfordshire, with a capacity of 1,107 students. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to embody the values of respect, ambition, and commitment. The ethos of “Learning with Virtue” underpins the school’s mission, promoting individual character development and positive contributions to the community.
The school prioritises academic excellence while ensuring that students engage actively in their personal growth and school life. This holistic approach is reflected in the supportive atmosphere noted by Ofsted, where students feel a sense of pride and belonging. Richard Hale School offers a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to explore their interests and talents.
Parents can stay informed about school events and achievements through regular updates, including newsletters and news articles. The school actively encourages communication with families, ensuring that every student’s well-being is a top priority. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
The school prioritises academic excellence while ensuring that students engage actively in their personal growth and school life. This holistic approach is reflected in the supportive atmosphere noted by Ofsted, where students feel a sense of pride and belonging. Richard Hale School offers a range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for students to explore their interests and talents.
Parents can stay informed about school events and achievements through regular updates, including newsletters and news articles. The school actively encourages communication with families, ensuring that every student’s well-being is a top priority. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or contact the administration directly.
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Nearby alternatives
- Richard Hale School (66.8)
- Simon Balle School (45.2)
- The Sele School (45.2)
- The Sele School (42.1)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1107
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1107 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1107 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1107 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1107 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1107 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1107 |
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