de Vere Primary School

URN: 114726 • Halstead CO9 3EA

Overview

Name
de Vere Primary School
URN
114726
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Serious Weaknesses
Ranking score
37.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Shelley Jones (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Kirby Hall Road, Halstead CO9 3EA

Summary

de Vere Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Halstead, Essex, with a current enrolment of 173 pupils and a capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a caring and safe environment where each child is recognized as an individual. The ethos emphasizes high expectations for independence and a lifelong love of learning, encouraging students to become skilled communicators and creative thinkers.

The curriculum at de Vere is designed to be rich and varied, catering to the diverse needs of its pupils. It aims to provide equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their background or abilities. The school also places importance on developing global citizens who are knowledgeable about the world around them, preparing them for future educational success.

In addition to academic support, de Vere Primary offers various extracurricular activities, including Eco and Forest School initiatives, to enhance the learning experience. The school is part of the Attain Academy Partnership, which focuses on improving educational outcomes across its network of schools. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and are welcomed to visit to see the school's environment and ethos in action.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
173
Boys
92
Girls
81
FSM %
11.00
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2020-08-31
Last Ofsted
2019-10-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 173 92 81 210 11.00
2024-09-11 173 92 81 210 11.00
2023-09-11 173 92 81 210 11.00
2022-09-11 173 92 81 210 11.00
2021-09-11 173 92 81 210 11.00
2020-09-11 173 92 81 210 11.00

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