Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in East Hertfordshire – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Edwinstree Church of England Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Buntingford; Ralph Sadleir School (Middle deemed secondary) in Ware — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Edwinstree Church of England Middle School and Ralph Sadleir School. They are middle deemed secondary phase and voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Buntingford, Hertfordshire and Ware, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Edwinstree Church of England Middle School), published Nov 2018. The lowest is 3 (Ralph Sadleir School), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Ralph Sadleir School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; all within the Ralph Sadleir School trust.

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Attribute	Edwinstree Church of England Middle School SG9 9AW	Ralph Sadleir School SG11 1TF
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Voluntary controlled school	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 9AW	Ware Hertfordshire SG11 1TF
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Nov 2018	3 22 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	480	360
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Ralph Sadleir School
Website	www.edwinstree.herts.sch.uk	ralphsadleir.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01763271446	01920821042
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

SG9 9AW

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9AW
Ofsted: 2 18 Nov 2018
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.edwinstree.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01763271446

Ralph Sadleir School

SG11 1TF

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Ware
Hertfordshire
SG11 1TF
Ofsted: 3 22 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Ralph Sadleir School
Website: ralphsadleir.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01920821042

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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