Forest Hall School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Forest Hall Road Stansted Mountfitchet Essex CM24 8TZ |
| Phone | 01279813384 |
| Reference Number | 141328 |
Forest Hall School has been evaluated positively in its recent inspection, with notable strengths in safeguarding, inclusion, and personal development. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils and work to support those with special educational needs effectively. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to their overall personal and academic growth. However, there are concerns regarding attendance and learning gaps, particularly for pupils who join the school later and those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 472 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.58%
Girls: 50.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 44 | 40 | 84 |
| 8 | 48 | 48 | 96 |
| 9 | 58 | 52 | 110 |
| 10 | 46 | 57 | 103 |
| 11 | 38 | 41 | 79 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 18 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2018 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture ensuring pupils feel safe.
- High expectations set by leaders for all pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Well-integrated personal development opportunities.
- Strong relationships maintained with external agencies.
- Pupils develop confidence and resilience quickly.
- High-quality careers education enhances post-16 choices.
Areas for Improvement
- Significant gaps in learning for some pupils.
- Low attendance limits opportunities for many.
- Inconsistent identification and addressing of misconceptions in learning.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 90 | 26 |
| Third Preference | 52 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 2 |
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