Primary schools in Halstead, ranked

1. 1
   St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham

   Academy converter

   0%

   higher standard
   87%

   expected standard
2. 2
   St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

   Academy converter

   3%

   higher standard
   82%

   expected standard
3. 3
   Ridgewell Church of England Primary School

   Academy sponsor led

   15%

   higher standard
   77%

   expected standard
4. 4
   de Vere Primary School

   Academy sponsor led

   9%

   higher standard
   70%

   expected standard
5. 5
   St Giles' Church of England Primary School

   Voluntary controlled school

   0%

   higher standard
   67%

   expected standard
6. 6
   Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

   Voluntary controlled school

   3%

   higher standard
   60%

   expected standard
7. 7
   St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield

   Voluntary controlled school

   0%

   higher standard
   57%

   expected standard
8. 8
   St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

   Voluntary controlled school

   0%

   higher standard
   55%

   expected standard
9. 9
   St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh

   Voluntary aided school

   10%

   higher standard
   50%

   expected standard
10. 10
    Richard de Clare Community Academy

    Academy converter

    2%

    higher standard
    48%

    expected standard
11. 11
    Gosfield Community Primary School

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    5%

    higher standard
    35%

    expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Halstead?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham ranks first of 11 ranked primary schools in Halstead, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Halstead ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Halstead?

11 primary schools in Halstead published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.