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
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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/.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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