Simon Balle All-Through School
URN: 140294 • Hertford SG13 8AJ
Overview
- Name
- Simon Balle All-Through School
- URN
- 140294
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE LAUREL EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 91.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Kirk and Mike Moss (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992410400
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mangrove Road, Hertford SG13 8AJ
Summary
Simon Balle All-Through School is an academy converter located in Hertford, Hertfordshire, catering to students aged 4 to 18. With a current enrolment of 1,561 pupils, the school operates beyond its capacity of 1,037, reflecting its popularity within the community. The school prides itself on high academic expectations while also fostering a holistic education that supports character development and personal growth.
The curriculum at Simon Balle is designed to be broad and progressive, ensuring that students are inspired and equipped for their educational journey over fourteen years. The school emphasizes a sequential approach to learning across all subjects, aiming to balance academic ambition with the overall well-being of each student.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with various events and opportunities for students, including career workshops and musical activities. The school also offers tours for prospective families, highlighting its commitment to transparency and involvement with the local community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/.
The curriculum at Simon Balle is designed to be broad and progressive, ensuring that students are inspired and equipped for their educational journey over fourteen years. The school emphasizes a sequential approach to learning across all subjects, aiming to balance academic ambition with the overall well-being of each student.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with various events and opportunities for students, including career workshops and musical activities. The school also offers tours for prospective families, highlighting its commitment to transparency and involvement with the local community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk/.
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- SEND (sen)
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- Calendar of events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Primary Admissions (other)
- Secondary Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Samuel Ryder Academy (74.5)
- King James Academy Royston (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE LAUREL EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1037
- Pupils
- 1561
- Boys
- 801
- Girls
- 760
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- 2013-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1561 | 801 | 760 | 1037 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1561 | 798 | 763 | 1037 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1587 | 818 | 769 | 1037 | 8.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1587 | 818 | 769 | 1037 | 8.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1545 | 811 | 734 | 1037 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1489 | 779 | 710 | 1037 | 6.10 |
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