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Forest Hall School
Forest Hall Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8TZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.9 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
472
Capacity
660
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 77% nationally, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above. However, the EBacc entry rate of 46% and a lower percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in English and Maths at 35% suggest there may be room for improvement in more challenging subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with decent parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 18 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.6 | Bottom 23% UK |
| 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%. | 60% | Bottom 35% UK |
| 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%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| 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%. | 46% | Top 50% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 22% | Top 50% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.7%
White Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.89397, 0.20751 · CM24 8TZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141328
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.foresthallschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Forest Hall School rated by Ofsted?
Forest Hall School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 November 2021.
Is Forest Hall School a good school?
Forest Hall School scores 30.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% 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 Forest Hall School in GCSEs?
Forest Hall School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.6. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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