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New Hall School
The Avenue, Boreham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS, Essex
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
1,335
Capacity
1,500
Ages
1–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Catholic
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 70.5 and an impressive 97% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates a solid academic performance. Additionally, 88% of students attain grade 5 or higher in these subjects, indicating a high level of achievement. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 33%, which may suggest a focus on a broader curriculum, overall parent satisfaction appears to be positive based on academic outcomes.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 70.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 97% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 88% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 33% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | No UK data |
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51.76421, 0.51143 · CM3 3HS
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115387
School typeOther independent school
Frequently asked questions
What is New Hall School rated by Ofsted?
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Is New Hall School a good school?
New Hall School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at New Hall School in GCSEs?
New Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 70.5. 97% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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