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Richard Hale School

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Richard Hale School

Hale Road, Hertford, SG13 8EN

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Boys
Pupils
1,209
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.2%
Attainment 8
56.2
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
56.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.6%
Basics 9-5
65.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
63.4%
EBacc APS
5.30
EBacc 9-5
39.4%
EBacc 9-4
53.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.70
A*-A Grades
22.6%
A*-B Grades
50.0%
AAB+ %
11.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 157 students entered

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About Richard Hale School

Richard Hale School is a secondary school in Hertford, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.2. The school has around 1,209 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hale Road, Hertford, SG13 8EN | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Richard Hale School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jul 2024 — Good
  2. Dec 2019 — School remains Good
  3. Nov 2011 — Good (predecessor: Richard Hale School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Richard Hale School

What is Richard Hale School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Hale School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Richard Hale School's latest exam results?
Richard Hale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 56.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Richard Hale School located?
Richard Hale School is a secondary school in Hertford, Hertfordshire (SG13 8EN).
How many pupils attend Richard Hale School?
Richard Hale School has around 1,209 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Richard Hale School with other schools?
View Richard Hale School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.