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New Hall School

Other independent school · Chelmsford, CM3 3HS

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#322 of 2,536

Better than 87% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages1 to 19
Pupils1,364
GenderMixed
Religious characterCatholic
Head teacherMrs Katherine Jeffrey
Local authorityEssex
Opened01 Jan 1947

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115387.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolEssexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.64.345.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.91.7%63.2%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.81.1%44.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.34.1%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths90.2%58.5%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4132--

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 schoolEssexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.41.62, better than England, better than Essex34.6835
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels42.08, better than England, better than Essex35.8235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better28.9%, better than England, better than Essex17.6%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.26, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study118--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

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

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,364
Girls679
Boys685
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.250
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, 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 destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.83.3%
Higher education78.4%
Further education2%
Employment2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.1%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near New Hall School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miAll-throughThe Beaulieu Park SchoolFree schools
Outstanding
1.0 miPrimarySpringfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryThe Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.4 miSecondaryThe Boswells SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.4 miPrimaryBoreham Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryPerryfields Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miPrimaryPerryfields Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.5 miPrimaryThe Tyrrells SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miNot applicableChelmsford Hospital SchoolOther independent school
Outstanding
1.8 miPrimaryBroomfield Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good

Frequently asked questions about New Hall School

How does New Hall School rank in England?

New Hall School ranks 322 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 87% of schools).

What are New Hall School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at New Hall School was B, and 28.9% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend New Hall School?

New Hall School has 1,364 pupils aged 1 to 19.

Does New Hall School have a sixth form?

Yes, New Hall School teaches students up to age 19.

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.