The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.8
8.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.21
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
24% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 75%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Head
- Principal Stuart McWilliams
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
September 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
October 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
March 2021 | Inspection
Additional inspection
December 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
March 2019 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
June 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
October 2006 | Inspection
Standard inspection
November 2003 | Inspection
Location
Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Michael Hall School a selective school?
No. Michael Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Michael Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Michael Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2026. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Michael Hall School?
Michael Hall School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Michael Hall School take?
Michael Hall School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Michael Hall School?
Michael Hall School is in Forest Row, RH18 5JA, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Michael Hall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Michael Hall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.