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Forest Hall School
- 1.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8TZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils know more and remember more over time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard and behave well around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Most teachers have good subject knowledge and present information clearly.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers help pupils to go over their past learning before introducing new content.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers lack confidence in delivering the curriculum, leading to distracted pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are very positive about their child's experiences.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give Ofsted their opinion using Parent View.
Communication: Some parents feel communication is not timely.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take prompt action to protect and support pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created a well-considered curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with properly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders understand risks and ensure pupils learn how to avoid them.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy many activities outside lessons, both sporting and creative.
Career Counselling Services: The careers programme helps pupils prepare for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff are well trained to support pupils with SEND, who achieve well.
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Forest Hall School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 496 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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A secondary school with a strong sense of community, Forest Hall School is rather small.
Children are assigned to a form group within a House before they enrol at Forest Hall School.
As part of the induction programme, we demand that all of our students and parents read and sign the Forest Hall School partnership document.
The House system was used to construct Forest Hall School.
All students benefit, in our opinion, from feeling like they belong and are an important and respected part of a group.
The first of them are the Form Tutors, who have daily meetings with their classes and frequently stick with the same class for the duration of their time at Forest Hall.
Form tutors have a lot more responsibilities than just marking the register.
The Form Tutor serves as the primary conduit between the home and the school and informs parents of academic progress.
The Head of House is in charge of monitoring the study, care, and discipline of the students in the House as well as all tutor groups that are part of the House.
If the Head of House is not accessible, a member of SLT who works closely with the Head of House can assist you.
In order to make the students' transition through secondary school as successful and enjoyable as possible, the Head of House and Form Tutors collaborate closely.
The Houses organise a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sporting events, contests, and volunteer work.
Since 2015, Forest Hall School's GCSE results have surpassed both national norms and standards.
We put a lot of effort into ensuring that every student at Forest Hall School is safe, healthy, and making progress.
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Children are assigned to a form group within a House before they enrol at Forest Hall School.
As part of the induction programme, we demand that all of our students and parents read and sign the Forest Hall School partnership document.
The House system was used to construct Forest Hall School.
All students benefit, in our opinion, from feeling like they belong and are an important and respected part of a group.
The first of them are the Form Tutors, who have daily meetings with their classes and frequently stick with the same class for the duration of their time at Forest Hall.
Form tutors have a lot more responsibilities than just marking the register.
The Form Tutor serves as the primary conduit between the home and the school and informs parents of academic progress.
The Head of House is in charge of monitoring the study, care, and discipline of the students in the House as well as all tutor groups that are part of the House.
If the Head of House is not accessible, a member of SLT who works closely with the Head of House can assist you.
In order to make the students' transition through secondary school as successful and enjoyable as possible, the Head of House and Form Tutors collaborate closely.
The Houses organise a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sporting events, contests, and volunteer work.
Since 2015, Forest Hall School's GCSE results have surpassed both national norms and standards.
We put a lot of effort into ensuring that every student at Forest Hall School is safe, healthy, and making progress.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.7 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 17.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.55 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 87 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 51% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.14 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 90 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 22% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 10 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 8 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 8 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 13 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 64 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 8 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 5 | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 8 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 8 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.21 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 60 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 20% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Forest Hall School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
