Michael Hall School vs Sibford School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 147 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael Hall School
Forest Row · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
384 students
Sibford School
Banbury · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
382 students
| Measure | Michael Hall School Forest Row, South East | Sibford School Banbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 679 | #462 of 679 |
| National rank | #2592 of 4,090 | #2884 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 384 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 382 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.9% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.8 | 40.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.9% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | 60.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.43 | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | 36.3 | 28.4 |
| town | Forest Row | Banbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.michaelhall.co.uk/ | www.sibford.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Michael Hall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.2 vs 31.5).
- •Michael Hall School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 382.
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 Michael Hall School better than Sibford School?
On the Success Index (England), Michael Hall School ranks higher (37.2 vs 31.5 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 Michael Hall School and Sibford School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Forest Row and Banbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Michael Hall School: 384. Sibford School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Michael Hall School and Sibford School rank in South East?
Michael Hall School is 413th of 679 and Sibford School is 462nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).