Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Hertfordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 590 schools across Hertfordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

590

Total schools

103

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

63.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

44.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Dame Alice Owen's School Secondary	Outstanding	98	View school
🥈	Watford Grammar School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	96	View school
🥉	Watford Grammar School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Weston Way Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
5.	Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
6.	Batford Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
7.	Birchwood Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
8.	York Road Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
9.	Rye Park Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
10.	Kingswood Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
11.	Tenterfield Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
12.	Ludwick Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
13.	Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
14.	Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
15.	Cunningham Hill Infant School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
16.	The Grove Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
17.	Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Primary	Outstanding	95	View school
18.	Aldwickbury School Not applicable	—	95	View school
19.	Radlett Preparatory School Ltd Not applicable	Good	95	View school
20.	Beechwood Park School Not applicable	—	95	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Hertfordshire?

There are 590 primary & secondary schools in Hertfordshire, of which 103 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Hertfordshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hertfordshire is Dame Alice Owen's School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Hertfordshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Hertfordshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hertfordshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Hertfordshire?

17% of primary & secondary schools in Hertfordshire are rated Outstanding and 68% are rated Good. 79.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.