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
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.
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.
Useful links
- 16 Oct Class 10 going into Class 11 Presentation Afternoon Read More (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Centenary (calendar)
- Support Us (calendar)
- Lettings (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- School Life (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Step by Step School Limited (80.6)
- Ticehurst Hospital School (71.4)
- The Lindfield School (70.2)
- The South Downs Community Special School (70.2)
- St Mary's School and 6th Form College (69.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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