Chelmsford, Essex · CM3 3HS
New Hall is a large, coeducational all-through school in rural Essex offering boarding from age 11. Founded with Catholic roots, it combines traditional values with modern facilities across a sprawling campus. The school attracts families seeking a structured, full-service education with strong boarding provision and a broad academic-pastoral offer.
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from structured boarding life, strong pastoral oversight, and a traditional school community. Families seeking continuity from primary through sixth form, and those for whom daily commute to Chelmsford is impractical.
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The Avenue, Boreham
Chelmsford, Essex
CM3 3HS
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Day fees at New Hall School are approximately £21,600 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
New Hall School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At New Hall School, 28.9% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 62.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
New Hall School offers boarding as well as day places.
ISI rated New Hall School “Good” (2024).
Frequently praised
✓Caring, inclusive pastoral culture with strong house identity and community feel
✓Excellent boarding provision with flexible options and attentive overnight staff
✓Spacious, peaceful campus with strong co-curricular and sports facilities
✓Broad, balanced education that develops character and resilience alongside academics
Common concerns
!Limited recent Ofsted/ISI data; no external inspection rating available to verify quality claims
!Rural location may limit cultural and urban amenities for some families
!Academic outcomes and university destinations not prominently publicised relative to competitor boarding schools