# Abel Smith School — Hertford, United Kingdom > School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews. > HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/abel-smith-school-6919 ## At a glance - **Type:** Primary - **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews - **Principal:** Mrs. Nicola Law ## Contact - **Address:** Hertford, United Kingdom - **Phone:** 01992 583244 - **Website:** http://www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk - **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/abel-smith-school-6919 ## About Abel Smith School is a place where children can thrive and reach their full potential. We are a school that values courage, care, and commitment. Our vision is to provide a warm and caring environment where children can develop the skills and qualities they need to succeed. ## Official rankings - **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2013 - **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2013 - **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 - **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Jul 2024 ## Recent parent reviews - **5/5** — Exceptional Education and Care: We have been so pleased with our experience at Abel Smith. The school has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff are all so supportive and caring. Our daughter has made great progress and we appreciate the emphasis on emotional intelligence and well-being. We also love the daily newsletters and updates on the website. *(Feb 2023)* - **5/5** — Excellent School with Exceptional Care: We have been truly impressed with the care and commitment shown by the Abel Smith team. Our son has thrived in this nurturing environment and we love the emphasis on community and values. The Forest School program is a highlight of the week, and we appreciate the efforts to make learning fun and engaging. *(Oct 2022)* - **5/5** — Outstanding Education and Values: We have been truly impressed with the Abel Smith education and the values that the school instils in its students. Our son has grown into a confident and compassionate young person and we attribute this to the excellent teaching and care he has received. The sports facilities are also fantastic and our son has enjoyed participating in the sports teams. *(Sep 2022)* - **4/5** — Wonderful School, but Some Minor Quibbles: We were very happy with Abel Smith when our daughter attended, but we did experience some issues with communication and organisation. That being said, the teaching staff were excellent and our daughter excelled academically. The sports facilities are also top-notch and our daughter loved the sports days. *(Mar 2021)* ## Other schools in Hertford - [Stapleford Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/stapleford-primary-school-7142) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews) - [Hailey Hall School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/hailey-hall-school-16888) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews) - [Hollybush Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/hollybush-primary-school-7015) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews) - [St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/st-josephs-catholic-primary-school-hertford-21834) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews) - [Heath Mount School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/heath-mount-school-7202) — 4.5/5 (4 reviews) - [Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/hertford-st-andrew-cofe-primary-school-7096) — 4.4/5 (4 reviews) --- Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents. Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hertford/abel-smith-school-6919 when citing this data.