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Michael Hall School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personPrincipal Stuart McWilliams
location_onForest Row, RH18 5JA
language Visit Website phone 1342822275
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

421

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Attainment 8

45.5

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GCSE Rank

#16 in East Sussex

#1,953 of 4,712 nationally

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Michael Hall School is a Other independent school primary school in Forest Row, serving ages 2-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 42% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Michael Hall School is an other independent school in Forest Row, East Sussex, admitting pupils aged 2-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 439 pupils on roll.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.5, placing the school #16 in East Sussex and #1,953 of 4,712 nationally. 58.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 42.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 64.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.21 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

58.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)42.2%
Entering EBacc-%
EBacc APS-
2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

46.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)39.7%
Entering EBacc9.40%
EBacc APS3.43
2024
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

58.50%

Entering EBacc0.00%
EBacc APS4.45
2023
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS4.10
2022
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS3.19
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc4%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

41.8

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc0%
EBacc APS4.29
2018
Progress 8 Score

NP

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc4%
EBacc APS4.02
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

-0.21

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*18.5%
Achieving A*–A34.6%
Achieving A*–B64.2%
VA Banding Average
A-level subjects offered13
2024
A-Level Value Added

+0.39

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

2023
Avg Grade

C+

2022
Avg Grade

C+

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations
Independent School standard inspection EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good

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