Simon Balle School, based in Hertford, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Simon Balle School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Mangrove Road, Hertford, SG13 8AJ |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Saunders |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 117519 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1053 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abel Smith School Churchfields , Greencoates SG13 8AE | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Walk Junior Mixed School Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery Morgans Road , SG13 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalk Dell Infant School Wilton Crescent , SG13 8JR | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Primary School Stanstead Road , SG13 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | - not rated | 645 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Richard Hale School Hale Road , SG13 8EN | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sele School Welwyn Road , SG14 2DG | - not rated | 2,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford, Ware and Bishop's Stortford Area Pupil Referral Unit Longmore Educ'n Support Centre , Churchfields SG13 8AE | - not rated | 416 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford Prep St Mary's Lane , Hertingfordbury SG14 2LX | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 2,809 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.