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Simon Balle All-Through School
Mangrove Road, Hertford SG13 8AJ
Simon Balle All-Through School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,600 boys and girls aged between 4 and 18. (See here for details of the primary school.) In May 2018 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attendance, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Environment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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