The Sele School, Hertford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Sele School is a nurturing place where all pupils are valued and supported to succeed. Teachers work consistently to deliver lessons well and quickly help pupils who fall behind, particularly with reading. The school offers a broad curriculum with plenty of activities beyond lessons, helping pupils develop confidence and skills for their future.
Key Strengths
- Thoughtfully constructed curriculum with expanded subject choices including French and English Baccalaureate subjects
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, with timely reading interventions and early identification of needs
- Strong pastoral systems and positive behaviour, with pupils showing respect and celebrating difference
- Well-designed 'electives' programme that broadens pupils' horizons and develops skills beyond the standard curriculum
- Supportive sixth form with individualised support and strong student progression
Areas for Improvement
- High levels of persistent absence for some pupils, causing them to miss important learning and impacting achievement
- Teachers sometimes fail to challenge pupils ready for more complex learning, leading to slower progress through the curriculum
- Board of trustees has vacant positions, limiting expertise for strategic planning and school oversight
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture and systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Electives programme with range of activities, reading and mentoring with sixth form students
The Sele School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school where pupils feel valued and happy. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, with all key areas now judged as Good.
At a Glance
32.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
18
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
382 pupils
699 capacity
317 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hertford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hertford
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.88208%
Overall absence
41.05012%
Persistent absence
419
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Sele School
Hollybush Primary School
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Hertford Prep
Mill Mead Primary Academy
Duncombe School
Bengeo Primary School
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Abel Smith School
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