Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford SG13 8AE
10 simple reasons to choose Abel Smith School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Greencoates, Hertford.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Abel Smith School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Hertford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 15% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. School offers a programme of trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum.
In the top 33% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Abel Smith School
Independent Prep Schools
Duncombe School (1 mile); St Joseph's in the Park (1.1 miles); Heath Mount School (5.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wheatcroft Primary School (0.8 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hertford (1.3 miles); Sheredes Primary School (4.8 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Haileybury (2.6 miles); Sherrardswood School (6.9 miles); St Edmund's College, Ware (7.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Chauncy School (2.1 miles); Presdales School (2.5 miles); The Broxbourne School (5.7 miles).