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New Hall School

The Avenue, Boreham, CM3 3HS

New Hall School is a private secondary-stage school in Chelmsford, Essex, with a published age range of 1-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 1-19 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
1-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
1-19
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Standards met

Overview

New Hall's identity begins in Liège, where the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre founded the community in 1642, before it settled on the present estate in 1799. That Catholic foundation still shapes a co-educational day and boarding community from nursery to sixth form, with the senior years organised through its distinctive diamond model.

Children attend nursery and prep together to 11, move into separate boys' and girls' senior divisions from 11 to 16, then reunite in a co-educational sixth form from 16 to 19. Subjects range from sciences, classics, computer science, dance, drama and languages to theology; post-16 options include A levels, BTEC Sport and the Extended Project Qualification.

More than 100 clubs, sport and boarding houses extend the day. New Hall Farm and the Outdoor Centre support Natural Sciences, outdoor learning and equestrian activity, while chaplaincy, pastoral care and wellbeing remain part of the Catholic character. Day and boarding routes are available at each stage.

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
96% grade 5+ in English and maths and 70.5 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 28.9% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Essex and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for New Hall School, Essex, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
70.5
Grade 5+ English and maths
96%
EBacc APS
6.08
EBacc entry
32.5%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Essex and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for New Hall School, Essex, and England. 80 66.7 53.3 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
1-19
Principal
Mrs Katherine Jeffrey
Pupil roll
1,364 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex
Postcode
CM3 3HS
Area
Essex

School leadership

Principal
Mrs Katherine Jeffrey

School contact

School phone
01245467588

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01245467588
Open in Map Open school website

Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
1-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Check school fees page
Boarding fees
Check school fees page
Scholarships and bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries
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

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

Key dates

Get date reminders

  1. Year 7 (September 2027) registration closes

    16 October 2026

  2. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship applications close

    23 October 2026

  3. Year 7 (September 2027) examination form deadline

    23 October 2026

  4. Year 7 (September 2027) interview and creative writing assessments

    2-13 November 2026

  5. Year 7 (September 2027) places offered

    11 December 2026

    Places are offered by 11 December 2026.

  6. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship and award offers

    February 2027

  7. Year 7 (September 2027) place acceptance closes

    1 March 2027

  8. Year 7 (September 2027) sport and music scholarship assessments

    January 2027

  9. Year 9 (September 2027) applications close

    8 January 2027

  10. Year 9 (September 2027) entrance assessments and interviews

    January 2027

  11. Year 9 (September 2027) sport and music scholarship assessments

    Late January 2027

  12. Year 9 (September 2027) places offered

    February 2027

  13. Year 9 (September 2027) scholarship and award offers

    February 2027

  14. Year 9 (September 2027) place acceptance closes

    1 March 2027

  15. Sixth Form (September 2027) scholarship applications close

    20 November 2026

  16. Sixth Form (September 2027) admissions interviews

    7 and 14 November 2026

  17. Sixth Form (September 2027) places offered

    From December 2026

  18. Sixth Form (September 2027) induction day

    September 2027

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
70.5 Attainment 8
GCSE results
96.8% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
96% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
6.08 EBacc APS
A-level results
28.9% AAB or better
A-level average points
41.62 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Standards met

Latest inspection: Not yet verified

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does New Hall School handle admissions?

New Hall School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to New 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 New Hall School?

Year 7 (September 2027) registration closes: 16 October 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship applications close: 23 October 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) examination form deadline: 23 October 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) interview and creative writing assessments: 2-13 November 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) places offered: 11 December 2026. Year 7 (September 2027) scholarship and award offers: February 2027. Year 7 (September 2027) place acceptance closes: 1 March 2027. Year 7 (September 2027) sport and music scholarship assessments: January 2027. Year 9 (September 2027) applications close: 8 January 2027. Year 9 (September 2027) entrance assessments and interviews: January 2027. Year 9 (September 2027) sport and music scholarship assessments: Late January 2027. Year 9 (September 2027) places offered: February 2027. Year 9 (September 2027) scholarship and award offers: February 2027. Year 9 (September 2027) place acceptance closes: 1 March 2027. Sixth Form (September 2027) scholarship applications close: 20 November 2026. Sixth Form (September 2027) admissions interviews: 7 and 14 November 2026. Sixth Form (September 2027) places offered: From December 2026. Sixth Form (September 2027) induction day: September 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for New Hall School?

New Hall School is currently rated Standards met.