Is Richard Hale School a boys school?

Yes — Richard Hale School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Richard Hale School have?

Richard Hale School has 1,209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Richard Hale School's Ofsted rating?

Richard Hale School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).

How does Richard Hale School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Richard Hale School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 in 2025/26.

Is Richard Hale School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Richard Hale School is part of RICHARD HALE SCHOOL.

Where is Richard Hale School?

Richard Hale School is located at Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN.

Richard Hale School

Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN

Good

Inspected 9 July 2024

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,209

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Richard Hale School

Richard Hale School is an academy converter in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,209 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of RICHARD HALE SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 (2025/26). 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,209 / 1,218 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

4.4%

EAL

2.1%

SEN support

9.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

54.0

Attainment 8

176 pupils

60.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

78.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

115 students

11.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

61%

To higher education

27%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

12.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

72.07

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

17.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

13.61

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.9 vs 2023/24

£52,937

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,461 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,637

Spend per pupil

£7,687

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN
Phone: 01992583441
Headteacher: Ian Hawkins
Website: http://www.richardhale.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

RICHARD HALE SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Richard Hale School?: Richard Hale School is an academy converter in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Richard Hale School a boys school?: Yes — Richard Hale School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Richard Hale School have?: Richard Hale School has 1,209 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Richard Hale School's Ofsted rating?: Richard Hale School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does Richard Hale School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Richard Hale School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 in 2025/26.
Is Richard Hale School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Richard Hale School is part of RICHARD HALE SCHOOL.
Where is Richard Hale School?: Richard Hale School is located at Hale Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8EN.