Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents — updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Richard Hale School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Richard Hale School is a academy converter secondary school in Hertford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1209 pupils, and a capacity of 1218 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,209

Pupils

1,218

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Richard Hale School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Richard Hale School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Richard Hale School — School Information

Full address
Hale Road, Hertford, SG13 8EN
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
9.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139873

Other Secondary Schools in Hertford

If Richard Hale School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hertford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Richard Hale School

Is Richard Hale School oversubscribed?

Richard Hale School is operating close to its capacity of 1218 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Richard Hale School?

Admission to Richard Hale School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Richard Hale School cover?

Richard Hale School is a secondary school in Hertford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Richard Hale School?

Richard Hale School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.