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Michael Hall School
Independent school · East Sussex
| Address | Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road, Forest Row, RH18 5JA |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 384 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01342822275 |
| Website | http://www.michaelhall.co.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 10 Sep 2026 | Wed 21 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 11 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 19 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Thu 15 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Mon 7 Sep 2026, Tue 8 Sep 2026, Wed 9 Sep 2026, Thu 22 Oct 2026, Fri 12 Feb 2027, Fri 16 Jul 2027
Early Childhood starts Fri 11 Sep. Autumn INSET Thu 22 Oct then half term 23-30 Oct, so Autumn 1 ends Wed 21 Oct. Spring INSET Fri 12 Feb before half term, so Spring 1 ends Thu 11 Feb. Summer 1 end inferred as Fri 28 May. Terms end 12.25pm. Bank holiday 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood (3 mornings) - before your child turns 5 | £1,800.00 |
| Early Childhood (4 mornings) - before your child turns 5 | £2,400.00 |
| Early Childhood (5 mornings) - before your child turns 5 | £3,000.00 |
| Early Childhood (1 afternoon) - before your child turns 5 | £450.00 |
| Early Childhood (5 mornings) - from the term your child turns 5 | £3,600.00 |
| Early Childhood (1 afternoon) - from the term your child turns 5 | £540.00 |
| Class 1 | £4,800.00 |
| Class 2 | £5,160.00 |
| Class 3-5 | £5,880.00 |
| Class 6-8 | £6,480.00 |
| Class 9-12 | £7,440.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £500.00
Fees 2026-2027 per term inc VAT. Parent and Child £17 per session; ad hoc Early Childhood sessions £39+VAT. Sibling reductions: second child pays 87%, third 81%, others 75%. International students per term inc VAT: Class 1 £5,760; Class 2 £6,120; Class 3-5 £6,696; Class 6-8 £7,416; Class 9-12 £8,280. Application fee £150 first child, £36 each subsequent, £60 reapplication (non-refundable, incl. VAT); £500 deposit to secure a place (both from admissions page). Fee Assistance for 2026/27 closed; 2027/28 to be released end of 2026.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
No academic entrance exam. Families visit at an Open Day or tour, apply online, then submit supporting documents and attend an interview. Early Childhood children attend with parents; older children meet class teachers/guardians and the Wellbeing Team. Successful applicants receive an offer letter and contract and pay a £500 deposit.
- Interview (no academic entrance exam)
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton | Brighton, Falmer, Lewes, Cooksbridge, Chailey, Chelwood Gate | 06:50 |
| Tunbridge Wells | Crowborough, Tunbridge Wells, Langton, Groombridge, Withyham, Hartfield, Upper Hartfield, Forest Row | 07:05 |
| East Grinstead | Lingfield, London Road, EG Station, Sackville College, Ashurst wood | 07:30 |
Cost: Per single journey: set journey charge £4.00 + £1.60 (1-10 miles), £2.40 (11-20 miles) or £3.10 (21-30 miles); collected termly in advance by direct debit
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.