The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 233
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Law (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSimon Balle All-Through School
All-through · Grammar · 360m away
Richard Hale School
Secondary · 436m away
Mill Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 867m away
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 921m away
Duncombe School
Independent · 980m away
Bengeo Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hollybush Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Sele School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abel Smith School's Ofsted rating?
Abel Smith School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abel Smith School?
Abel Smith School currently has 233 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abel Smith School take?
Abel Smith School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abel Smith School?
Abel Smith School is in Hertford, SG13 8AE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Abel Smith School have a sixth form?
No, Abel Smith School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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