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Michael Hall School is a private secondary-stage school in Forest Row, East Sussex, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Michael Hall School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Michael Hall School grew from a group led by Daphne Olivier after a 1923 Rudolf Steiner education conference. It began in south London, moved to Kidbrooke Park after the Second World War and took the name Michael Hall. That history still explains the school's Steiner Waldorf identity, now carried through a mixed 2-to-19 provision with a Sixth Form and no boarding.
The timetable is organised around the Waldorf Main Lesson: the first two hours of each morning focus on one subject for a three- or four-week block. Intellectual work is deliberately joined to art, craft and practical experience, so pupils can stay with an idea long enough to explore it through different forms rather than moving immediately between short periods.
Eurythmy, music, watercolour, woodwork, metalwork, ceramics, gardening, bushcraft and languages sit alongside science and the later examination route. GCSE and A-level study are available within the Steiner Waldorf curriculum, preserving the school's distinctive artistic and practical character as pupils move towards formal qualifications.
Admissions begin with a visit or tour, and applications are accepted throughout the year except for the Kindergarten's term-based entry points. Children are normally seen by class teachers or guardians, with wellbeing and inclusion staff involved where appropriate before a place is offered. The process reflects the importance of understanding the child and the educational approach together.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 50% grade 5+ in English and maths and 35.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 20% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with East Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 35.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 50%
- EBacc APS
- 3.43
- EBacc entry
- 9.4%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with East Sussex and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- Headteacher
- Principal Stuart McWilliams
- Pupil roll
- 384 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, East Sussex
- Postcode
- RH18 5JA
- Area
- East Sussex
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Principal Stuart McWilliams
School contact
- School phone
- 01342822275
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01342 822 275
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Class 9-12 tuition including VAT, per term, 2026/27.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
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Middle and Upper School rolling entry
Entry all year round; the start of a term or half term is preferred
Route: Middle and Upper School (ages 12-18); entry: throughout the academic year, subject to availability.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 35.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 56.3% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 50% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.43 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 20% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 36.32 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 24 September 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 2
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
- Early years provision
- 2
- Sixth form provision
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-09-24. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Michael Hall School handle admissions?
Michael Hall School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Michael Hall School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Michael Hall School?
Middle and Upper School rolling entry: Entry all year round; the start of a term or half term is preferred
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Michael Hall School?
Michael Hall School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 24 September 2024.