Simon Balle School
URN: 117519 • Hertford SG13 8AJ
Overview
- Name
- Simon Balle School
- URN
- 117519
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Saunders (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Mangrove Road, Hertford SG13 8AJ
Summary
      Simon Balle School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Hertford, Hertfordshire, with a capacity for 1,053 students. The school offers an all-through education, catering to children from ages four to eighteen. This structure allows for a continuous learning experience, fostering academic ambition alongside character development. The school prides itself on high expectations and a commitment to providing a holistic education that nurtures each student's individual growth.
The curriculum at Simon Balle is broad and designed to be progressive and sequential, ensuring that students are inspired and well-prepared for their educational journey. The school emphasizes the importance of both academic success and personal development, aiming to create well-rounded citizens who are ready to face future challenges.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Simon Balle School, with various events and opportunities for students to explore careers and participate in extracurricular activities. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and encourages parental involvement, making it a supportive environment for families.
      The curriculum at Simon Balle is broad and designed to be progressive and sequential, ensuring that students are inspired and well-prepared for their educational journey. The school emphasizes the importance of both academic success and personal development, aiming to create well-rounded citizens who are ready to face future challenges.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Simon Balle School, with various events and opportunities for students to explore careers and participate in extracurricular activities. The school actively promotes a sense of belonging and encourages parental involvement, making it a supportive environment for families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Richard Hale School (66.8)
- Richard Hale 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
- 1053
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2013-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1053 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1053 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1053 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1053 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1053 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1053 | 
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