Simon Balle All-Through School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mangrove Road Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8AJ |
| Phone | 01992410400 |
| Reference Number | 140294 |
Simon Balle All-Through School continues to perform at an outstanding level, demonstrating a strong commitment to both academic excellence and personal development of its pupils. The school fosters a positive environment where students thrive, exhibiting values of compassion, kindness, and respect. There is an ambitious curriculum that is effectively implemented, supported by well-trained staff who meet individual pupils' needs, including those with SEND. Significant efforts are made to provide a rich array of extracurricular activities that further enhance students' learning experiences and social skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1561 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.31%
Girls: 48.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 30 | 63 |
| 3 | 26 | 36 | 62 |
| 4 | 37 | 27 | 64 |
| 5 | 27 | 37 | 64 |
| 6 | 36 | 28 | 64 |
| 7 | 105 | 87 | 192 |
| 8 | 96 | 89 | 185 |
| 9 | 102 | 82 | 184 |
| 10 | 80 | 92 | 172 |
| 11 | 88 | 89 | 177 |
| 12 | 60 | 59 | 119 |
| 13 | 50 | 45 | 95 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.8% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Simon Balle School | |
| 17 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 24 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Dec 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong positive ethos that promotes compassion and respect among pupils.
- Ambitious and well-designed curriculum effectively implemented by expert teachers.
- Excellent support for pupils facing challenges, ensuring they re-engage with learning.
- Exceptional enrichment and extracurricular activities that enhance learning and personal development.
- Well-developed careers provision preparing pupils for future opportunities.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour, resulting in exceptional conduct.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 55.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 76.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.98 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.8 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 27.9% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 33% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.8 | ||
| Writing | 4.2 | ||
| Maths | 2.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 117 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 224 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 179 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 7 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Abel Smith School
Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AE |
0.22 miles |
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Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Morgans Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8DR |
0.57 miles |
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Wheatcroft Primary School
Stanstead Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7HQ |
0.75 miles |
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Mill Mead Primary Academy
Mill Mead Primary School Port Vale, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3AA |
0.76 miles |
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Duncombe School
4 Warren Park Road, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3JA |
0.83 miles |
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Bengeo Primary School
The Avenue, Bengeo, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3DX |
1.2 miles |
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Hertford Prep
St Mary's Lane, Hertingfordbury, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2LX |
1.21 miles |
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Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School
Woodland Road, Hertford Heath, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7QW |
1.23 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2BU |
1.24 miles |
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Hollybush Primary School
Fordwich Rise, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DF |
1.35 miles |
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Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
Calton Avenue, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2EP |
1.59 miles |
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Middleton School
Walnut Tree Walk, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PD |
1.64 miles |
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St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0AW |
1.82 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Broadmeads, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HY |
1.84 miles |
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Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BT |
2.19 miles |
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Kingshill Infant School
Heath Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0RL |
2.4 miles |
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Heath Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0RL |
2.48 miles |
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Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
Birch Green, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2LR |
2.5 miles |
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St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Hillside Lane, Great Amwell, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9SE |
2.51 miles |
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Roselands Primary School
High Wood Road, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 9AR |
2.52 miles |
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Richard Hale School
Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN |
0.37 miles |
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The Sele School
Welwyn Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG |
1.5 miles |
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Pinewood School
Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9PB |
1.6 miles |
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Presdales School
Hoe Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9NX |
1.77 miles |
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Haileybury College
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1.78 miles |
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The Chauncy School
Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0DP |
1.81 miles |
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Hertford Regional College
Scotts Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9JF |
1.85 miles |
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Hailey Hall School
Hailey Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7PB |
2.49 miles |
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Amwell View School
Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8EH |
2.86 miles |
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The John Warner School
Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 0QF |
3.14 miles |
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Robert Barclay Academy
Cock Lane, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY |
3.46 miles |
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The Broxbourne School
Badgers Walk, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7FU |
4.11 miles |
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Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF |
4.74 miles |
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James Marks Academy
The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RZ |
4.76 miles |