St Giles' Church of England Primary School
URN: 115068 • Halstead CO9 2RG
Overview
- Name
- St Giles' Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 115068
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jinnie Nichols (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01787460481
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Street, Halstead CO9 2RG
Summary
St Giles' Church of England Primary School, located in Halstead, Essex, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrolment of 86 pupils, against a capacity of 105. The school is set in a historic Victorian building that has been thoughtfully extended to provide modern facilities, complemented by recently enhanced outdoor spaces for play and learning.
The school promotes a supportive community ethos, encouraging children to be active members of their school environment. Underpinned by Christian values, the curriculum is designed to foster creativity, musicality, and a love for learning. Staff, parents, and governors collaborate to create an engaging and challenging educational experience for all students.
St Giles' has a strong commitment to inclusivity and support for special educational needs, as well as a focus on personal and social development. The school’s history dates back to 1836, reflecting a long-standing dedication to education within the community. For more information, visit their website at [St Giles' Primary School](https://stgiles.chorusschools.uk/).
The school promotes a supportive community ethos, encouraging children to be active members of their school environment. Underpinned by Christian values, the curriculum is designed to foster creativity, musicality, and a love for learning. Staff, parents, and governors collaborate to create an engaging and challenging educational experience for all students.
St Giles' has a strong commitment to inclusivity and support for special educational needs, as well as a focus on personal and social development. The school’s history dates back to 1836, reflecting a long-standing dedication to education within the community. For more information, visit their website at [St Giles' Primary School](https://stgiles.chorusschools.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence / Holidays (sen)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) (sen)
- Half Term free events (calendar)
- Local News & Events (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- St Giles Newsletter 26.09.2025 (download)
- St Giles Newsletter 10.10.2025 (download)
- St Giles Newsletter 03.10.2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Halstead (64.1)
- Gosfield Community Primary School (63.5)
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Great Yeldham (62.6)
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead (62.0)
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield (61.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 105 | 11.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 50 | 42 | 105 | 10.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 97 | 55 | 42 | 105 | 7.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 97 | 55 | 42 | 105 | 7.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 101 | 57 | 44 | 105 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 94 | 57 | 37 | 105 | 3.20 |
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