2026 Best Secondary Schools in Hertford Area

Schools in the Hertford built-up area. Hertford secondary schools serve this historic market town with 3 schools achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 49, above the England average of 39. Simon Balle All-Through School is the area's top-ranked independent option, while Richard Hale School and The Sele School lead among state schools with strong GCSE results. Families across Bengeo, Sele, and Kingsmead benefit from well-established schools with close community ties, and the area's average EBacc APS score of 4 compares favourably to England's 4%. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or use the map view to explore options.