Hertford primary schools achieve exceptional results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. Bengeo Primary School, Abel Smith School, and Mill Mead Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 24% achieve the higher standard—three times the England average of 8%. With 18 schools serving Hertford, families in Bengeo, Sele, Kingsmead, and the town centre have excellent choice across this historic market town. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bengeo Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #2 | Abel Smith School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #7 | Wheatcroft Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | Hollybush Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
| N/A | Duncombe School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Simon Balle All-Through School | State | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | 9.7/10Elite |
| #8 | Morgans Primary School & Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #11 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-18 years
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | Hertford Prep | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #13 | Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Mill Mead Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Stapleford Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #9 | Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| N/A | Heath Mount School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
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Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
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