The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.6
3.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 95 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 472
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 29.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BMAT EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Dustin Schuyler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School
Primary · 685m away
Peter Kirk School
Special school · 1.1km away
Magna Carta Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Bentfield Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.0km away
Birchwood High School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Summercroft Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Forest Hall School a selective school?
No. Forest Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Forest Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Forest Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forest Hall School?
Forest Hall School currently has 472 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forest Hall School take?
Forest Hall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Forest Hall School?
Forest Hall School is in Stansted Mountfitchet, CM24 8TZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forest Hall School have a sixth form?
No, Forest Hall School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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