New Hall School
School summary
Founded in 1642, New Hall School traces its Catholic heritage back nearly four centuries while educating boys and girls from age three through to eighteen on its Chelmsford site. With both day and boarding places and a sizeable sixth form of 238 pupils, it offers a broad pathway shaped by faith, tradition and academic ambition. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent across the board in its most recent inspection, including for pupils' personal development, with compliance requirements fully met. A phone-free school day reflects a deliberate emphasis on focus and community.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
65%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
42%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
75%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: 65% of GCSE grades reached 9-7 against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 42% of entries earned A*-A compared with 28% nationally. The curriculum runs from GCSE through to A-level with the option of an EPQ, and sciences, humanities and Religious Studies feature prominently at both stages. Sixth-formers gravitate towards Mathematics, History, Economics and the sciences, and language teaching extends to French, Spanish and Chinese. Around 13.6% of pupils receive SEN support, indicating a school that accommodates a range of learning needs.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Principal · Samantha Twomey
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 238
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is wide-ranging, taking in rugby, hockey, tennis, cricket, swimming, golf and equestrian pursuits. Music holds a particular place in school life, with Chorister awards and Music development awards available to support talented young musicians.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1642
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 13.56%
- EHC plans
- 0.07%
Mobile phone policy
Phone-free site during the school day
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,578 - £18,729
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £25,389 - £30,027
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A long-established Catholic school combining strong academic outcomes with boarding and a full programme of sport and music. Day fees run from £13,578 to £18,729, with boarding up to £30,027.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.