Abel Smith School
97%
Capacity
233
Pupils
7.1x
Demand
About Abel Smith School
Abel Smith School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 233 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Nicola Law, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3407th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 15th out of 47 in East Hertfordshire.
Abel Smith School is a popular choice with families — it received 206 applications for 29 places, making it 7.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Abel Smith School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Library, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Drama, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hertfordshire, Abel Smith School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Churchfields, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, SG13 8AE |
| Headteacher | Nicola Law |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 233 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 233 / 240 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3407th of 13,686
Nationally
339th of 1,612
In East of England
15th of 47
In East Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
206
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Churchfields, Hertford
East Hertfordshire, SG13 8AE
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