Michael Hall School

URN: 114625 • Forest Row RH18 5JA

Overview

Name
Michael Hall School
URN
114625
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emmeline Hawker (since 2022)
Previous head
Sarah Stokes
Telephone
01342822275
Website
Visit
Address
Kidbrooke Park, Forest Row RH18 5JA

Summary

Michael Hall School, located in Forest Row, East Sussex, is the oldest and largest Waldorf school in England, founded in 1925. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 439 pupils, with a capacity of 583. It is dedicated to providing a holistic education based on the pedagogical insights of Rudolf Steiner, focusing on the balanced development of students' physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects.

The curriculum at Michael Hall is broad and integrates artistic, intellectual, and practical learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. The school emphasizes experiential learning and encourages a deep connection to nature, with beautifully maintained grounds adjacent to Ashdown Forest. This approach aims to cultivate responsible, creative, and free-thinking individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

Michael Hall prides itself on its strong community spirit, promoting collaboration among parents, teachers, and students. The school’s core values—purpose, balance, connection, and imagination—guide its mission to nurture each child’s unique potential and instill a lifelong love of learning.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
2 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
583
Pupils
439
Boys
208
Girls
231
FSM %
Open date
1950-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-13
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 439 208 231 583
2024-09-11 437 212 225 583
2023-09-11 393 189 204 583 0.00
2022-09-11 393 189 204 583 0.00
2021-09-11 396 194 202 583 0.00
2020-09-11 447 218 229 583 0.00

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