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Michael Hall Waldorf School Michael Hall Waldorf School is over 100 years old and serves over 400 pupils, from age 0-18.

The Waldorf curriculum promotes intellectual, emotional, and practical growth through creativity, hands-on learning, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. One way of doing this is through the notion of – body, soul and spirit. Our rich and broad curriculum attaches equal importance to the crafts, the arts, and intellectual achievement. This artful approach to teaching is inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner and strongly underpinned by his deep understanding of child development. Pupils learn the right thing at the right time in terms of how each subject can support healthy child development. They learn how to think, not what to think and as a result they have the confidence to pursue life with purpose.

Last week, class 8RG performed the play Little Women by Louisa Alcott, . The script was based on a play performed in the...
16/10/2026

Last week, class 8RG performed the play Little Women by Louisa Alcott, . The script was based on a play performed in the 1930's. They suggested the play last May and chose their own parts. It was the first time that they were able to perform exactly the part they wanted (it has never happened before!)

We had two different casts and Jo was played by 4 of the girls over 2 days. It gave the class a chance to discuss relationships, consent, family values, loss, love and friendships whilst learning a little about life 130 years ago. They rose to the challenge and demands of the play, not only acting but taking on advertising, building the set, prompting, stage managing and organising props. One student created the girls hairstyles as part of her class 8 project.

A magnificent achievement!

Rachel Gatehouse
Class 8 Teacher

See more in our blog via the link in our bio.

14/10/2026

Class 12's clay modelling heads

12/10/2026

What if education prepared you for life?

A changing world needs young people who can think for themselves.

Who can ask questions, solve problems, communicate with confidence and work with others.

Who can make decisions, understand the world around them and find their own way forward.

In the Upper School at Michael Hall, academic ambition goes hand in hand with creativity, independence and a strong sense of purpose.

Visit us this week at our Upper School Open Day |

07/10/2026

What if you don’t have to fit the mould?

The Middle School years are about so much more than simply preparing for the next set of exams.

They’re a time for young people to discover their strengths, develop independence, build confidence and begin to understand who they are and where they want to go.

Not every child thrives in the same mould. Some are thinkers. Some are makers. Some are performers. Some are scientists. Some are still figuring it out.

At Michael Hall, academic learning sits alongside creativity, practical skills, movement, collaboration and time spent in the natural world.

Because education should make space for young people to discover who they are — and who they might become.

Discover more | www.michaelhall.co.uk

02/10/2026

Michaelmas at Michael Hall 🍂🐉

Michaelmas is a time to reflect on courage, inner strength and meeting the changing season with purpose.

The whole school spent the day in our wonderful grounds, caring for our space through planting, clearing, building and gathering.

We began with a Michaelmas assembly and enjoyed soup for our lunch, made by Classes 4 and 11, using vegetables from the garden ❤️

30/09/2026

What if learning is something they love? 💗

Step inside our Lower School and you will see that at Michael Hall, we inspire children to develop more than just knowledge. We want them to become curious, capable and enthusiastic learners — with the confidence to ask questions, make mistakes and discover things for themselves.

Discover an education that gives children the skills, confidence and curiosity to engage with the world around them.

Start your journey today | www.michaelhall.co.uk

Does earlier always mean better?We often assume that the earlier a child learns something, the further ahead they will b...
28/09/2026

Does earlier always mean better?

We often assume that the earlier a child learns something, the further ahead they will be.

But research into children who began formal reading instruction at around 6 or 7 found that the early advantage of the younger readers had disappeared by around age 11.

It’s a useful reminder that learning isn't a race.

At Michael Hall, our Waldorf approach gives children time for stories, conversation, imaginative play, creativity and time outdoors — experiences that help build the foundations for learning.

We don't need to rush childhood to prepare children for the future.

Come and see our approach for yourself this week at our Lower and Middle School Open Day- Wednesday 30th September at 8:30am.

Book via the link in our bio 🍃

Based on research by Suggate, Schaughency & Reese (2012)

As the world becomes more digital, what do we want to preserve for our children?A new report on AI in education, publish...
23/09/2026

As the world becomes more digital, what do we want to preserve for our children?

A new report on AI in education, published this week is about how technology will shape the way children learn. The report found that 87% of young people aged 11–24 have already used AI.

It raises a more fundamental question:

What does childhood need, regardless of how technology changes?

At Michael Hall, we have no screens or digital technology in our Lower School, where children are aged 6–11.

Instead, children learn through stories, movement, art, music, drama, practical work and time outdoors, alongside a rich academic curriculum.

They learn to read, write and develop their mathematical understanding, but also learn through main lessons, bringing subjects to life through storytelling, discussion, drawing, painting and practical work.

They might be knitting, woodworking, gardening, singing, performing a play, exploring the school grounds or working together on a project.

There is time without a screen in front of them. Time to work things out for themselves, make mistakes, practise and get their hands dirty.

We aren’t against technology. Children will grow up in a world where it is part of everyday life, and they will understand it and use it well.

But we also believe there is value in waiting.

Waiting until children have had the chance to build their imagination, confidence, curiosity, creativity and relationships through real experiences first.

As the digital world moves faster and faster, perhaps one of the most important things we can do is make sure children still have plenty of time for the things that don’t need a screen.

To learn. To make. To imagine. To explore. To be together.

Come to our Open Day next week and hear from teachers, students and parents about how our approach supports children at every stage of their journey.

Book in our bio 🍂

As the world becomes more digital, what do we want to preserve for our children?A new report on AI in education, publish...
23/09/2026

As the world becomes more digital, what do we want to preserve for our children?

A new report on AI in education, published this week by Sir Anthony Seldon and Tim Bunting, has prompted discussion about how technology will shape the way children learn. The report found that 87% of young people aged 11–24 have already used an AI tool.

For us, it raises a more fundamental question:

What does childhood need, regardless of how technology changes?

At Michael Hall, we have no screens or digital technology in our Lower School, where children are aged 6–11.

Instead, children learn through stories, movement, art, music, drama, practical work and time outdoors, alongside a rich academic curriculum.

They learn to read, write and develop their mathematical understanding, but also learn through main lessons, bringing subjects to life through storytelling, discussion, drawing, painting, practical work and their own Main Lesson Books.

They might be knitting, woodworking, gardening, cooking, playing music, performing a class play, exploring the school grounds or working together on a practical project.

There is time to concentrate without a screen in front of them. Time to work things out for themselves, make mistakes, practise and get their hands dirty.

We aren't against technology. Children will grow up in a world where it is part of everyday life, and they will need to understand it and use it well.

But we also believe there is value in waiting.

Waiting until children have had the chance to build their imagination, confidence, curiosity, creativity and relationships through real experiences first.

As the digital world moves faster and faster, perhaps one of the most important things we can do is make sure children still have plenty of time for the things that don't need a screen.

To learn. To make. To imagine. To explore. To be together.

That's a big part of what we mean by protecting childhood. 💛

Would you like to know more about our approach? Come to our Open Day next week and hear from teachers, students and parents about what makes a Michael Hall education different, and how our approach supports children at every stage of their journey.

Book your place: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/event/102652

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Michael Hall School, Kidbrooke Park, Priory Road
Forest Row
RH185

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+441342822275

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