Forest Hall School
Secondary school in Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex. Report card, Feb 2026: 2 strong, 2 expected, 2 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 19 April 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around February 2030
The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 1.7 milesBirchwood High School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Jan 2025)
- 2.2 milesHockerill Anglo-European College
Good (Jun 2022)
- 2.4 milesThe Hertfordshire & Essex High School and Science College
Outstanding (Nov 2023)
- 2.5 milesAvanti Grange Secondary School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (May 2025)
- 2.8 milesSt Mary's Catholic School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Oct 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.