Compare Simon Balle All-Through School and The Beaulieu Park School and The King's (The Cathedral) School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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 all-through schools: Simon Balle All-Through School (All-through) in Hertford; The Beaulieu Park School (All-through) in Chelmsford; The King's (The Cathedral) School (All-through) in Peterborough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Simon Balle All-Through School, The Beaulieu Park School and The King's (The Cathedral) School. They are all-through phase and academy converter and free schools type located around Hertford, Hertfordshire, Chelmsford and Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Simon Balle All-Through School), published Jun 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for The King's (The Cathedral) School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,500, combined total ≈ 4,450, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–10–15%; spread across trusts such as THE LAUREL EDUCATION TRUST and THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	Simon Balle All-Through School SG13 8AJ	The Beaulieu Park School CM1 6DT	The King's (The Cathedral) School PE1 2UE
Phase / Type	All-through • Academy converter	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Hertford Hertfordshire SG13 8AJ	Chelmsford CM1 6DT	Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 2UE
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Jun 2018	1 8 Mar 2023	1 10 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1037	2020	1150
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE LAUREL EDUCATION TRUST	THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP	Peterborough (874)
Website	www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk	www.beaulieuparkschool.com	www.kings.peterborough.sch.uk
Telephone	01992410400	01245943400	01733751541
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Simon Balle All-Through School

SG13 8AJ

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Hertford
Hertfordshire
SG13 8AJ
Ofsted: 1 20 Jun 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE LAUREL EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.simonballe.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01992410400

The Beaulieu Park School

CM1 6DT

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Chelmsford
CM1 6DT
Ofsted: 1 8 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.beaulieuparkschool.com
Telephone: 01245943400

The King's (The Cathedral) School

PE1 2UE

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE1 2UE
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Peterborough (874)
Website: www.kings.peterborough.sch.uk
Telephone: 01733751541

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.