The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a boys-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
23.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
63%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,209
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- RICHARD HALE SCHOOL
- Head
- Ian Hawkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbel Smith School
Primary · 436m away
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 518m away
Simon Balle All-Through School
All-through · Grammar · 591m away
Mill Mead Primary Academy
Primary · 855m away
Duncombe School
Independent · 1.1km away
Hollybush Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Bengeo Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
The Sele School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Richard Hale School a selective school?
No. Richard Hale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Richard Hale School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Hale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Hale School?
Richard Hale School currently has 1,209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Hale School take?
Richard Hale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Richard Hale School?
Richard Hale School is in Hertford, SG13 8EN, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Hale School have a sixth form?
Yes, Richard Hale School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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