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Michael Hall School

Other independent school · Forest Row, RH18 5JA

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Good
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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#861 of 2,536

Better than 66% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Michael Hall School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils384 of 583 places
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherPrincipal Stuart McWilliams
Local authorityEast Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1950
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114625.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Attainment 8 score45.543.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths75.6%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths58.5%44.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths9.8%10.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths68.3%58.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 441--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entry36.3232.6835
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels36.6731.4835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better20%9.8%17.5%
A-level progress score-0.21--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study33--
Average applied general gradez--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils384
Girls223
Boys161
SEN support74
EHC plan4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination65%
Employment40%
Further education15%
Not sustained15%
Higher education10%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Michael Hall School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miNot applicableGreenfields SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.6 miPrimaryForest Row Church of England Primary School and NurseryVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.2 miNot applicableBrambletye SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.4 miPrimaryAshurst Wood Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Michael Hall School

What is Michael Hall School's Ofsted rating?

Michael Hall School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Sept 2024.

How does Michael Hall School rank in England?

Michael Hall School ranks 861 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 66% of schools).

How many pupils attend Michael Hall School?

Michael Hall School has 384 pupils aged 2 to 19, with capacity for 583.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.