Haberdashers' Boys' School vs New Hall School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in East of England, England, 58 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haberdashers' Boys' School
Elstree · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
1,429 students
New Hall School
Chelmsford · Independent all-through · Ages 1–19
1,364 students
| Measure | Haberdashers' Boys' School Elstree, East of England | New Hall School Chelmsford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #320 of 460 | #16 of 460 |
| National rank | #2615 of 4,090 | #115 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 1–19 |
| Students | 1,429 | 1,364 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,429 | 1,364 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 90.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 70.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 88.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 96.8% |
| EBacc average points | 2.68 | 6.08 |
| A level points per entry | 51.5 | 41.6 |
| town | Elstree | Chelmsford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.9 vs 36.8).
- •Haberdashers' Boys' School is the larger school with 1,429 students compared with 1,364.
- •Haberdashers' Boys' School is boys and New Hall School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Haberdashers' Boys' School better than New Hall School?
On the Success Index (England), New Hall School ranks higher (94.9 vs 36.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Haberdashers' Boys' School and New Hall School?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Elstree and Chelmsford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Haberdashers' Boys' School: 1,429. New Hall School: 1,364. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Haberdashers' Boys' School and New Hall School rank in East of England?
Haberdashers' Boys' School is 320th of 460 and New Hall School is 16th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).