Academic Results
The aims at New Hall are to provide a broad and balanced education, rooted in the School’s Catholic foundation and to inspire students to develop their talents to their full potential. These aims are met with students achieving consistently outstanding GCSE and A Level examination results.
In 2025 at A Level, an impressive 42% of all A Level grades are at A*/A. Three quarters of all grades awarded are A*-B. In a New Hall record, almost 80% of students secured their first-choice universities.
Record A Level Results, 2025
In a day of celebration and excitement, Year 13 students received their A Level results, marking another year of outstanding academic achievement and dedication. After months of anticipation, the cohort gathered with teachers, friends and family, to mark this significant milestone in their educational journey.
At New Hall, an impressive 42% of all A Level grades are at A*/A. Three quarters of all grades awarded are A*-B. In a New Hall record, almost 80% of students secured their first-choice universities.
Principal, Mrs Jeffrey, who this year celebrates 23 years of Headship, becoming the longest serving Head of New Hall and in HMC, said: “It is a joyful morning at New Hall, celebrating one of our best ever sets of A Level results. Records have been set, with 80% of New Hall students securing their first-choice university, and with over half of the A Level successes being in STEM subjects. A remarkable 22 students are celebrating up to 5 straight A*/A grades. All the teaching and senior staff were in School from 7.30am, waiting to greet our families and to celebrate with them on this special day. We could not be more proud of our students, and our inspirational and dedicated team of teachers. As well as achieving academic excellence, this cohort has also embraced the full breadth of life at New Hall – excelling in sport, the performing arts, leadership roles and service in their community. We are excited for this next chapter, for our outgoing Year 13.”
Vice Principal, Dr Tiffen commented, “New Hall is renowned for its Performing & Creative Arts, with these Departments celebrating 100% at A*-B grades, with around half of these at A*/A. Other notable successes were in Modern Languages, 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 award-winning Modern Languages Programme, which integrates the teaching of French and Spanish with practical applications, such as cookery.”
The results from our boarding students are particularly impressive, with a superb 59% of their grades at A*/A and 81% of grades at A*-B. Romilly Ireland, Head Girl, boarder and alumna of St Cedd’s School, Chelmsford, gained three A* grades and is excited to start her studies of History (Ancient and Modern) at Balliol College, Oxford. Romilly said: “I am really excited for this next step. The biggest part of my school life has been boarding – the support, both academically and emotionally, from the boarding staff has always made New Hall feel like a home away from home. I cannot stress enough the value of the incredible opportunities I have had here!”
Director of Boarding, Mr Carroll, said: “I am pleased to see New Hall boarders leading the School’s rankings, with 81% of their grades at A*-B, and 59% at A*/A. Around half of our Sixth Form are boarders, in preparation for university. We are also seeing a significant increase in boarding interest from younger year groups, with New Hall boarding numbers growing recently to 465. 80 Prep children have just completed a fabulous residential summer school at New Hall. I have no doubt that boarding helps children grow in confidence, and gives them additional opportunities in support of their academic studies.”
The History Department has had exceptional results this year. Mr Goulding, Head of Sixth Form & Oxbridge Co-ordinator, said: “Founded in 1642, and as the UK’s second oldest Catholic school, it is fitting that History remains one of the strongest Departments at New Hall, with 54% of grades at A*/A and 96% at A*-B. Head Girl, Romilly Ireland, alumna of St Cedd’s School, Chelmsford, continues the New Hall tradition of History graduates at Oxbridge, achieving 3A*s and an A in her EPQ, securing her place at Balliol College, Oxford, to read History (Ancient & Modern). Other Oxbridge successes include Oliver Hall, alumnus of The Christian School Takeley, Bishop’s Stortford, who today secures his place at Magdalene College, Cambridge, to read Computer Science. We were also excited to hear Oxbridge graduation news from New Hall alumni (Old Fishes): Olivia Khattar, alumna of Widford Lodge Preparatory School, Chelmsford, achieved the top First at Cambridge in Theology, Religion & Philosophy of Religion, from Gonville & Caius College; Niamh Wright, alumna of New Hall Preparatory Division, Chelmsford, graduated with a 2:1 in Theology & Religion from Keble College, Oxford; and William Bidwell, alumnus of Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School, Chelmsford, who rowed in Exeter College’s Men’s First VIII, graduated with a 2:1 in History.”
Henry Li, alumnus of Little Hallingbury School, Bishop’s Stortford, was one of the School’s highest achievers, gaining three A* grades and one A, securing his place to read Economics at Durham University. Henry shared: “My time at New Hall has been inspirational, eye-opening and fun. I am grateful for all the opportunities I have had here.”
Students have secured places at some of the world’s leading universities. Filip Arsov, alumnus of High School Orce Nikolov, Skopje, North Macedonia, an HMC Scholar and boarder, has secured a place to read Politics & Government at Sciences Po, following in the footsteps of Emmanuel Macron, Jacques Chirac and a number of other former French presidents. Students from New Hall have also secured places at Oxford, Cambridge, University of North Carolina, Durham, Exeter, University College London, Warwick and King’s College London.
Mrs Hilliker, Head of Careers & Alumni Association, said: “The diverse range of university courses chosen by students this year highlights the impact of New Hall’s careers programme in broadening horizons and inspiring ambition. Popular choices include Economics, Finance, Politics, Business, History, Law, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, as well as Geography and Theology.”
Record GCSE Results, 2025
New Hall School celebrates a landmark moment as Year 11 students achieve record-breaking GCSE results, showcasing a year of exceptional dedication and academic success. After months of anticipation, students joined teachers, friends, and family to mark this important milestone in their academic journey.
New Hall is celebrating a significant number of record-breaking achievements this year. An impressive 83% of all grades are at 6-9, 64% at 7-9 and 43% are grades 8/9. Almost a quarter of all grades are at the top grade 9.
Principal, Mrs Jeffrey, who this year celebrates 23 years of Headship, becoming the longest serving Head of New Hall and in HMC, said: “We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students. Their commitment, resilience, and enthusiasm for learning have shone through in these outstanding results, with almost a quarter of all grades at grade 9. It is a testament not only to their hard work but also to the supportive and inspiring learning environment we provide. These achievements closely follow the success of our outstanding A Level results, where 42% of grades were at A*-A and a record 80% of students secured places at their first-choice universities. Celebrating these achievements with our students and their families is always a highlight of the year.”
New Hall’s top achiever, Harry W, alumnus of New Hall Prep, achieved a clean sweep of 12 grade 9s. Harry 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!”
Other students who have achieved an outstanding seven or more grade 9s include: Zandra A, Hawley boarder and alumna from St Mary’s Hare Park School; Augustas D, alumnus of Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School; Toby D, alumnus of The Tyrrells Primary School; Florian F, Petre boarder and alumnus of St Paul’s Cathedral School; Ho Ching F, Petre boarder and alumnus of Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School; Syed Zaki H, alumnus of British School Jakarta; Ming Kiu K, Petre boarder and alumnus of Christian Alliance International School; Tin Man Yohji L, Petre boarder and alumnus from St. Paul’s College Primary School in Hong Kong; Isabella P, Hawley boarder and alumna from St Helen’s Catholic Junior School Academy; Chilotam U, Petre boarder and alumnus of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School and Grace W, alumna from The Tyrrells Primary School.
The results from New Hall’s boarding students are outstanding, with almost a third at the highest grade 9, half of their grades at 8/9 and three-quarters of grades at 7-9. Director of Boarding, Mr Carroll, added: “These exceptional results highlight the advantages of boarding in fostering confidence and offering students valuable opportunities to enrich their academic studies.”
Chilotam U, a full boarder in Petre House, is excited to be studying Mathematics, Physics and Economics at A Level. Chilotam said: “The boarding community is amazing, and the boys I have spent five years with have made my life at school so enjoyable. The teachers at New Hall are great, and have really helped me with my study and made sure I stayed on track.”
Grace W, alumna from The Tyrrells Primary School, achieved seven 9s, two 8s and two 7s and is studying Spanish, Business and Geography at A Level. She added: “One thing I am excited about for Sixth Form is boarding. I have never boarded before, and I think it will be really fun!”
Vice Principal, Dr Tiffen, commented: “We are thrilled that so many of our students have achieved the top grades. We are also celebrating our best ever set of STEM results. A record 60% of grades in Biology were at 8/9, 56% at 8/9 in Chemistry and 50% at 8/9 in Physics. We also saw our first ever cohort of students take the Further Mathematics GCSE achieving a superb 82% of grades at 8/9. Our students have worked so hard to achieve these record results and I look forward to supporting them as they take the next steps in their educational journey.”
Performing Arts subjects are celebrating outstanding results at the very top grades, with Drama achieving 63% at grade 7+ and Music achieving 75% at grade 7+. 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+ and 86% at grade 8+.
New Hall School continues to see the success of its unique Diamond Model of education, with boys and girls achieving broadly similar outcomes year after year, in stark contrast to national trends.
A New Hall parent commented: “My son wouldn’t have achieved these results without the outstanding support from his teachers, and the opportunities he has been offered at New Hall that have allowed him to maximise his potential.”
- Read about our 2024 A Level results
- Read about our 2024 GCSE results
- Read about our 2023 A Level results
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- Read about out 2022 A Level results
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- Read about our 2021 A Level results
- Read about our 2021 GCSE results
- Read about our 2020 A Level results
- Read about our 2020 GCSE results
- Read about our 2019 A Level results
- Read about our 2019 GCSE results