Boarding (7-19) & Day (1-19) 1,400 students, including 480 boarders
Academic Results
Introduction
At New Hall, we are immensely proud of our students and all that they achieve. Their commitment, resilience and love of learning have shone through in this year’s exceptional examination results. These successes are a true reflection of their hard work, supported every step of the way by our dedicated and inspirational teachers.
Excellence at New Hall is about so much more than academics. Alongside their impressive results, our students have embraced the full breadth of opportunities available to them, excelling in sport, the performing arts, leadership roles and service to the community. The joy of celebrating these achievements with our students and their families is one of the highlights of the school year.
As a Catholic school, welcoming all who support our ethos, we prepare our students to flourish at leading universities and beyond, in a community based on the values of care, trust and respect.
Mrs Katherine Jeffrey Principal
Key Stage 2 SATs 2025
• Two thirds at the greater depth standard in Reading
• Half at the greater depth standard in Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
• A third at the greater depth standard in Mathematics
The summer saw another set of superb outcomes in the KS2 SATs, with New Hall’s Year 6 pupils achieving results among the very best in the country. In Reading, 97% met the expected standard (75% nationally), with a remarkable two thirds of the cohort reaching the greater depth standard. In Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling, 98% met the expected standard (73% nationally) and half of the pupils reached the greater depth standard. For Mathematics, 92% reached the expected standard (74% nationally), with a third of pupils reaching greater depth.
“I am so proud of the achievements of our pupils. For two thirds of the pupils to reach greater depth in Reading and to attain average scores of 111 in both areas of the English assessments is extremely pleasing. This is testament to the hard work of the pupils and the dedication and skill of our teachers.” (Mrs Twomey, Head of Preparatory Division)
Amongst the many pupils celebrating their success were a number from our vibrant boarding community. The boarding programme at New Hall begins from Year 3 and includes full and flexible boarding options from 1 to 7 nights.
GCSE Results 2025
• Record 65% of grades 7+ (A*/A)
• Record 45% of grades 8+ (A*)
• Quarter of all grades at the top grade 9
• 82% of grades at 8+ (A*) in Further Mathematics
• Record results in STEM subjects
New Hall celebrated record-breaking achievements in 2025, making us the top performing independent school in the area:
Record results were seen across all of our STEM subjects, with 60% of grades in Biology at 8+ (A*), 56% at 8+ (A*) in Chemistry and 51% at 8+ (A*) in Physics. We also saw our first ever cohort of students take the Further Mathematics GCSE achieving a superb 82% of grades at 8+ (A*)
The results from New Hall’s boarding students continue to be outstanding, with almost a third at the highest grade 9, half of their grades at 8+ (A*) and three-quarters of grades at 7+ (A*/A).
Performing Arts subjects also celebrated outstanding results, with Drama achieving 63% at grade 7+ (A*/A) and Music achieving 75% at grade 7+ (A*/A). This year, the Classics Department had one of the largest cohorts in the UK studying Classical Greek with students achieving an outstanding 100% at grade 7+ (A*/A) and 86% at grade 8+ (A*)
GCSE 7+ (A*/A)% 2025
New Hall’s top achiever, Harry W, alumnus of New Hall Preparatory Divisions, achieved a clean sweep of 12 grade 9s. Harry W said: “I am really happy with my results. If I had to sum up my time at New Hall, I would say it has been incredible!”
Grace W, alumna of The Tyrrells Primary School, achieved seven 9s, two 8s and two 7s and is studying Spanish, Business and Geography at A Level. She added: “The support from the staff has been incredible.”
A Level Results 2025
• Record 96% of New Hall students secure their university of choice
• 85% at Russell Group/Top 20 universities
• Three quarters of all A Level grades at A*-B, and 42% at A*/A
• 24 students celebrate up to 5 straight A*/A grades
Over the last three years, New Hall’s A Level results have consistently outperformed local independent and grammar schools:
A Level A*/A% 2023-2025
New Hall students have secured places at some of the world’s leading universities, with 96% securing their first choice, including Filip A, an HMC Scholar and boarder, who is heading to Sciences Po, Dijon, to read Politics & Government. Students also secured places at Oxford, Cambridge, University of North Carolina, Durham, Exeter, University College London, Warwick and King’s College London.
Founded in 1642, and as the UK’s second oldest Catholic school, it is also fitting that History remains one of the strongest Departments at New Hall, with 54% of grades at A*/A and 96% at A*-B. Other notable successes include Performing & Creative Arts, with 100% at A*-B grades and around half of grades at A*/A. Modern Languages bucked the national trend in these subjects, with 57% of grades at A*/A.
“I am delighted to see New Hall Languages flourishing, against the national trend in these subjects. 43% of New Hall Modern Languages results are at A*, demonstrating the strength of our awardwinning Modern Languages Programme, which integrates the teaching of French and Spanish with practical applications, such as cookery.” (Dr Tiffen, Vice Principal)
The results from our boarding students were particularly impressive, with a superb 59% of their grades at A*/A and 81% of grades at A*-B.
Romilly I, Head Girl, a boarder and alumna of St Cedd’s School, Chelmsford, gained three A* grades and is excited to continue the tradition of New Hall History graduates at Oxbridge by securing her place to read History (Ancient and Modern) at Balliol College, Oxford.
Leavers’ Destinations
North West
University of Lancaster
University of Liverpool University of Manchester
Northern Ireland
Queens University Belfast
West Midlands University of Birmingham University of Warwick Wales University of Cardiff
South West University of Bath University of Bristol University of Exeter
South East
University of Brighton University of Kent University of Oxford University of Reading University of Southampton University of Surrey University of Sussex
USA Asia Europe
Global Destinations
DePauw University, USA
Michigan State University, USA
Parsons School of Design, New York, USA
Stanford University, USA
University of North Carolina, USA
University of San Francisco, USA
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
KU Leuven, Belgium
Sciences Po, Dijon, France
Scotland
University of Dundee University of St Andrews
North East
Durham University University of Newcastle
Yorkshire and The Humber
University of Leeds
University of Sheffield University of York
East Midlands
University of Leicester
University of Nottingham Loughborough University
East of England University of Cambridge University of East Anglia University of Essex
London
University of the Arts London
UCL (University College London)
Imperial College London
King’s College London
LSE (The London School of Economics & Political Science)
Queen Mary’s University London
Royal Holloway University
SOAS University of London
Top Course Choices
• Economics, Accountancy & Finance
• Law, Politics & International Relations
• Theology & Philosophy
• History, Ancient History & Classics
• Geography & Environmental Sciences
• Biological & Biomedical Sciences
• Medicine, Pharmacy & Clinical Sciences
• Business & Management
• Psychology & Social Sciences
• Media, Art & Fashion
• Physics & Engineering
Oxbridge Success
New Hall has a distinguished record of success in securing places at Oxford and Cambridge. Among the most recent achievements are Romilly I, who secured her place at Balliol College, Oxford, to read History (Ancient & Modern), and Oliver H, who has joined Magdalene College, Cambridge, to read Computer Science. Old Fishes (our alumni) also continue to excel at Oxbridge. Recent graduation highlights include news from: Olivia K, who achieved a top First in Theology, Religion & Philosophy of Religion from Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge; Niamh W, who graduated with a 2:1 in Theology & Religion from Keble College, Oxford; and William B, who graduated with a 2:1 in History from Exeter College, Oxford, where he was also a member of the Men’s First VIII rowing crew.
Old Fishes have successfully gained places to read a wide range of subjects at Oxford and Cambridge (in some instances, more than one Old Fish attended the same college for the same subject):
Cambridge
Archaeology & Anthropology, Girton College
Archaeology & Anthropology, Newnham College
Architecture, Darwin College
Classics, Girton College
Classics, Gonville & Caius College
Classics, Newnham College
Classics, St Catherine’s College
Computer Science, Magdalene College
Economics with Finance, Gonville & Caius
Engineering, Jesus College
English, Newnham College
French & Spanish, Clare College
History, Clare College
History, Churchill College
History, Downing College
History, Newnham College
History, Sidney Sussex College
History, Trinity College
HSPS, Fitzwilliam College
Law, Emmanuel College Law, Girton College
Medicine, Girton College Medicine, Newnham College
Medicine, Robinson College
Medicine, St John’s College
Modern Languages, Fitzwilliam College
Modern Languages, Girton College
Modern Languages, Newnham College
Modern Languages, St Catherine’s College
Natural Sciences, Churchill College
Natural Sciences, Newnham College
Spanish with Russian, Churchill College
Theology, Religion & Philosophy of Religion, Gonville & Caius College
Theology, Religion & Philosophy of Religion, Jesus College
Veterinary Medicine, Girton College
Oxford
Biochemistry, Hertford College
Biology, Somerville College
Biological Sciences, St Catherine’s College
Classics, Regent’s Park College
Classics, St Hugh’s College
Classics and Middle Eastern & Asian Studies, Oriel College
English, St Anne’s College
English, St Edmund’s College
History (Ancient & Modern), Balliol College
History, Exeter College
History, St Hugh’s College
Law, Magdalen College
Law, St Hugh’s College
Mathematics, Somerville College
Mathematics, St Peter’s College
Modern Languages, Somerville College
Music, St Peter’s College
Physics, Exeter College
Philosophy, Politics & Economics Balliol College
Philosophy, Politics & Economics, Christ Church
Theology & Religion, Keble College
Theology & Religion, Mansfield College
Pictured: Old Fish, Professor Pippa Rogerson (New Hall, 1972-1977) the first female Master of Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge. She is pictured together with fellow Oxbridge Old
Mrs
and
Oxbridge Dinner.
Read The Times article ‘Oxbridge busts the middle-class myth that private pupils lose out’
Fishes,
Jeffrey (Mansfield College, Oxford)
Mr Goulding (Magdalen College, Oxford), at New Hall’s annual
MDV Success
New Hall also has a proven record of support for students looking to study Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine (MDV). Over the last five years, students have secured places at the following institutions:
Medicine, Leicester University
Medicine, University of East Anglia
Medicine, St John’s College, Cambridge
Medicine, University of Southampton
Medicine, Hull York Medical School
Medicine, UCL
Medicine, Cardiff University
Medicine, University of Nottingham
Medicine, University of East Anglia
Medicine, University of Dundee
Medicine, University of Buckingham
Veterinary Medicine, Girton College, Cambridge Veterinary Medicine, University of Nottingham Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College
International Success
Each year, a number of students secure places at some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Our students are also successful in their applications to highly sought-after apprenticeships at leading global organisations.
This year, Filip A, alumnus of High School Orce Nikolov, Skopje, North Macedonia, will be pursuing studies at Sciences Po, Dijon, one of Europe’s leading institutions for political science and international relations. Maia H, alumna of Braeside Junior School, has been awarded a Golf Scholarship to the University of North Carolina, combining her sporting excellence with higher education. Dornaz G, alumna of Great Totham Primary School, will continue her academic journey at Michigan State University, preparing to engage with new challenges and opportunities. Daniel M, alumnus of Harrow International School Beijing, will study jewellery design at Parsons School of Design in New York, developing his creative talents at one of the foremost design colleges internationally, while Raphael L, alumnus of Hong Kong Tang King Po College, will study Science at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Alongside these international successes, several students have secured highly sought-after apprenticeship opportunities with renowned organisations, including BDO, KPMG, and BGC Group, demonstrating the diverse talents and ambition fostered at New Hall.
New Hall’s International Business & Languages Centre, with replica Downing Street
Most Able & Talented
New Hall School has high academic standards, regularly outperforming local grammar and independent schools in public examinations.
Our thriving programme of activities stretches and challenges our most academically able. We believe that the learning habits required to achieve academic success can be nurtured in all our students, and that even the most able can develop to even higher levels when set intellectual challenges and opportunities to think creatively.
This programme is delivered alongside our excellent system of pastoral care to ensure that, as well as being academically stretched, students are supported and develop the skills to balance their studies alongside their equally important co-curricular contributions.
The success of this programme can be illustrated by the performance of our most academically able students (MAT). These students represent a third of each year group, all of whom are at or above the entry standards for grammar schools at point of entry.
Leavers’ Profiles
Each year, around 85% of students achieve places at Russell Group/Top 20 universities. Here are profiles of our top 8 achievers 2025:
Romilly I
University of Oxford: History (Ancient & Modern)
A* French A* History A* Latin A EPQ
Boarder and Head Girl
Alumna of St Cedd’s School, Chelmsford
Kelvin C
University of Manchester: Aerospace Engineering
A* Mathematics A* Chinese A Further Mathematics A Physics
Full boarder & Further Mathematics Prefect
Alumnus of Windermere School
Aidan C
King’s College London: Religion, Philosophy & Ethics
A* Fine Art A* Theology A English A EPQ
Art Prefect
Alumnus of Mersea Island School
Sophia H
University of Warwick: English & History
A* History A* Theology A English A EPQ
Senior Prefect
Alumna of New Hall Preparatory Divisions, Chelmsford
Henry L Durham University: Economics
A* Economics
A* Further Maths A* Mathematics A Physics
Senior Prefect
Alumnus of Little Hallingbury School
Ayla A University of Warwick: Law
A* History A* Theology A English A EPQ
Senior Prefect
Alumna of Felsted School
Jessica E
UCL: Economics
A* Economics
A* Mathematics
A Further Maths A Computer Science
Full Boarder & Economics Prefect
Alumna of Lagoon Secondary School (Nigeria)
Nicole L
UCL: Biomedical Sciences
A* Psychology A* Chinese A Chemistry A Biology
Full Boarder & Eco Council Prefect
Alumna of West Island School (Hong Kong)
Celebrating Achievements 2024-25
Departmental Results – A Level
Departmental Results – GCSE
“ “ “ “
Leaders and governors ensure that the school’s Catholic ethos is reflected in its policies and practice. Through these, the ethos is thoroughly embedded in the life of the school.
The school is an inclusive and purposeful community. Leaders and staff strive to model the school’s ‘gospel values’ and reflect the school’s priorities of community and staying true to the founders’ aims of ‘care, trust and respect’.
ISI Inspection Report, 2024
