Ofsted school ratings in Hertfordshire
In Hertfordshire (East of England), 203 of 227 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.4%. That is 2.3 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89.4%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 40
- Good
- 163
- Requires improvement
- 21
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 227
- rank 69/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Hertfordshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Hertfordshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 40 | 17.6% |
| Good | 163 | 71.8% |
| Requires improvement | 21 | 9.3% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 1.3% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Hertfordshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 23 | 131 | 18 | 2 | 88.5% |
| Secondary | 13 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 92.7% |
| Special | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Sheffield89.7%
- North Northamptonshire89.7%
- Bradford89.5%
- South Gloucestershire89.3%
- Southend on Sea89.3%
- Oxfordshire89.3%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Hertfordshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 203 of 227 graded state-funded schools in Hertfordshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.4%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Hertfordshire have?
- Hertfordshire has 40 schools rated Outstanding and 163 rated Good, out of 227 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Hertfordshire?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Hertfordshire, and 21 rated Requires improvement, out of 227 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Hertfordshire?
- By phase in Hertfordshire: 88.5% of 174 primary schools; 92.7% of 41 secondary schools; 83.3% of 6 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Hertfordshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Hertfordshire ranks 69 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 89.4% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.