The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 70.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
70.5
26.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
88%
46.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.26
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 1–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,335
- Capacity
- 89%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Katherine Jeffrey (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Beaulieu Park School
All-through · 1.0km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Boswells School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Perryfields Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Perryfields Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
The Tyrrells School
Primary · 2.4km away
The Belsteads School
Independent · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend New Hall School?
New Hall School currently has 1,335 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Hall School take?
New Hall School caters for pupils aged 1 to 19.
Where is New Hall School?
New Hall School is in Chelmsford, CM3 3HS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Hall School have a sixth form?
Yes, New Hall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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