Abel Smith School
Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford, SG13 8AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Abel Smith School is a primary school in Hertford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 11 primary schools in Hertford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 12 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils are extremely proud of their school. They believe in themselves and are aspirational for their futures. Pupils enthusiastically engage in exciting learning activities that are well designed to develop their knowledge. They work hard to meet their teacher's high expectations. As a result, the writing in their books is exceptionally well crafted and beautifully presented. Teachers use their expert subject knowledge to teach the well-constructed curriculum. As a result, pupils are highly knowledgeable about the subjects they learn. They can use complex vocabulary to explain their thinking. This means pupils are articulate and ready for the next stage in education and their futures. Pupils behave exceptionally well. They know being well behaved helps everybody to learn. At playtimes, they happily engage in well-organised activities. Pupils know that all staff will help them with problems. They speak highly of all the staff. Pupils are considerate and respectful to others. This creates a positive school environment. Pupils know they are essential members of the school community. They take on extra responsibilities with enthusiasm. For example, older pupils help younger pupils during playtimes. This helps maintain the happy, positive and inclusive culture everyone enjoys.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Abel Smith School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Mead Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Morgans Primary School & Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Duncombe School | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Wheatcroft Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 51% met the expected standard |
| Bengeo Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Law
- Phone
- 01992583244
- Address
- Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford, SG13 8AE
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117111
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.