
Halstead primary schools serve a traditional market town and surrounding villages in north Essex, with St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham, and de Vere Primary School among the highest-performing options. 63% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths, just above England's 62%, while 16% achieve the higher standard, double the national average of 8%. With 12 schools serving the area, families in Halstead town centre, Pebmarsh, Great Yeldham, and Greenstead Green have access to well-established village and town schools with strong community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | de Vere Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Gosfield Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | St Margaret's Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | St Giles' Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
| #5 | Richard de Clare Community Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Ridgewell Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years