Duncombe School
Duncombe School is an independent school in Hertford for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 230 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Duncombe School is Good, from an inspection in March 2009.
Ofsted inspection: March 2009.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 4 Warren Park Road Bengeo Hertford Hertfordshire SG14 3JA |
| Reference Number | 117628 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 230 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.13%
Girls: 50.87% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Duncombe School is an independent preparatory school that offers a nurturing environment for children aged two to eleven. Overall, it provides a good quality of education, meeting its aim of fostering high academic, creative, social, and recreational standards. Students demonstrate good progress and achieve high standards in core subjects by the end of Year 6. The school's personal development efforts are commendable, with outstanding spiritual, moral, social, and cultural growth among students. The school is under the Cognita Group and this is its first published Ofsted report.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Mar 2009 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Welcoming and friendly school environment
- Good quality curriculum that meets individual needs
- Children achieve high academic standards by Year 6
- Outstanding personal development and well-being of students
- Exemplary behavior and positive attitudes towards learning
- Excellent teaching in the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Strong commitment from teachers and excellent relationships with students
- Wide range of extracurricular activities available
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent monitoring of teaching practices
- Inconsistent marking of children's work
In 2025–26, 6.1% of pupils at Duncombe School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.9% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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1.1 miles |
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2.01 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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2.04 miles |
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Middleton School
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2.12 miles |
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Stapleford Primary School
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Kingshill Infant School
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2.4 miles |
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3.07 miles |
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Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN |
0.71 miles |
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The Sele School
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1.77 miles |
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Pinewood School
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2.05 miles |
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Hertford Regional College
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2.12 miles |
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Presdales School
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2.16 miles |
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Haileybury College
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2.58 miles |
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Hailey Hall School
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3.25 miles |
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4.17 miles |
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Robert Barclay Academy
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4.28 miles |
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James Marks Academy
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4.38 miles |
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What is Duncombe School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Duncombe School is Good, from an inspection in March 2009.
When was Duncombe School last inspected by Ofsted?
Duncombe School was last inspected in March 2009.
How many pupils does Duncombe School have?
Duncombe School has 230 pupils on roll.
What age range does Duncombe School cover?
Duncombe School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Duncombe School?
Duncombe School is at 4 Warren Park Road, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JA.