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Michael Hall School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Michael Hall School is an other independent not applicable school in Forest Row, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 2-19, with 439 pupils, and a capacity of 583 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-19

Age range

439

Pupils

583

Capacity

75%

Fill rate

Michael Hall School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Michael Hall School?

The catchment area for Michael Hall School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Michael Hall School is set by East Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find East Sussex catchment area documents →

Michael Hall School: 583 places, 75% filled: places available

Michael Hall School has a published admission number of 583 places. 439 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 75%. At 75% full, the school currently has headroom below its 583 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

East Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →

Michael Hall School: School Information

Full address
Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, RH18 5JA
Local authority
East Sussex
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
114625

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Michael Hall School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Michael Hall School

What is the catchment area for Michael Hall School?

The catchment area for Michael Hall School is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Michael Hall School oversubscribed?

Michael Hall School has a capacity of 583 places and currently has 439 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.

What is the admissions policy for Michael Hall School?

Admission to Michael Hall School is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Michael Hall School cover?

Michael Hall School is a not applicable school in Forest Row, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 2-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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