East Hall School

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 14-17
Religion Unknown
Address The Calf House
East Hall Farm
St Pauls Walden
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG4 8DL
Phone 01462542050
Reference Number 150044

East Hall School has performed commendably since welcoming its first pupils just over a year ago, achieving a Good overall effectiveness rating. The school excels in fostering positive relationships between staff and students, which helps pupils recover from negative past experiences in education and actively engage in learning. Notably, the school's approach to addressing pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs is exemplary, leading to outstanding behaviour and attitudes among the pupils. The quality of education provided is generally good, featuring a broad and ambitious curriculum that effectively prepares students for their future education and training paths. Despite the school's strengths, some curriculum pathways are still developing and have yet to be fully embedded across all subjects. This has led to some pupils not gaining enough depth in their knowledge of certain areas. Additionally, there are concerns regarding the lack of emphasis on vital writing skills, such as spelling and punctuation, which hinder pupils' communication capabilities. Nonetheless, the school has established a supportive environment where all pupils, especially those with special educational needs, thrive and make significant progress.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 13
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 23.08%
Girls: 76.92%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown
12 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 03 Dec 2024
Date Report
03 Dec 2024 Standard inspection:
09 Aug 2023 Pre-registration inspection
Proposed to open

Strengths

  • Skilled and caring staff build positive relationships with pupils.
  • Exemplary care for pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
  • Wide range of extracurricular activities enriching pupils' experiences.
  • Broad and personalized curriculum preparing pupils for future pathways.
  • Effective use of assessment to identify and address learning gaps.
  • Strong emphasis on character development and resilience.
  • High levels of pupil engagement and attendance.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some curriculum pathways are not fully embedded.
  • Insufficient focus on developing spelling and punctuation skills in writing.

Name Distance
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1.47 miles
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2.46 miles
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2.61 miles
Broom Barns Primary School
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2.82 miles
Kimpton Primary School
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2.83 miles
Roebuck Academy
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2.84 miles
Fairlands Primary School
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2.96 miles
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
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3.03 miles
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3.11 miles
Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School
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3.16 miles
Peartree Way Nursery School
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3.21 miles
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
Swangleys Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA
3.28 miles
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3.29 miles
Shephalbury Park Primary School
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3.31 miles
Peartree Spring Primary School
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3.39 miles
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3.4 miles
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
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3.43 miles
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2.51 miles
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2.85 miles
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3.08 miles
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3.15 miles
Greenside School
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3.29 miles
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3.48 miles
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3.6 miles
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3.61 miles
Kingshott School
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3.85 miles
The Nobel School
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4.15 miles
Sherrardswood School
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4.25 miles
Hitchin Girls' School
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4.56 miles
Knightsfield School
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4.61 miles
Monk's Walk School
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