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Hertford Prep

Other independent school · Hertford, SG14 2LX

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 11
Pupils130
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Douglas Brown
Local authorityHertfordshire
Opened15 Oct 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117629.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils130
Girls59
Boys71
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.30
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.12

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Hertford Prep
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryHollybush Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.7 miSecondaryThe Sele SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMorgans Primary School & NurseryCommunity school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)Academy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMill Mead Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miSecondaryRichard Hale SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryHertford St Andrew CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.1 miPrimaryAbel Smith SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
1.1 miNot applicableDuncombe SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.2 miAll-throughSimon Balle All-Through SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Hertford Prep

How many pupils attend Hertford Prep?

Hertford Prep has 130 pupils aged 2 to 11.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.