St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Great Yeldham

URN: 115069 • Halstead CO9 4PT

Overview

Name
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Great Yeldham
URN
115069
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Carrie Prior (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Church Road, Halstead CO9 4PT

Summary

St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Great Yeldham, Essex, serves a mixed-gender population of 135 pupils, with a capacity of 140. The school is part of the Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust and is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. Underpinned by strong Christian values, the school promotes respect, kindness, determination, and hope, aiming for every pupil to achieve their best.

The curriculum at St Andrew's is designed to provide a rich and varied education, with particular emphasis on early reading skills. Recent Ofsted inspections highlighted the high-quality teaching and the effective support provided for pupils, including those with special educational needs. The Early Years class has received outstanding feedback, ensuring a solid foundation for future learning.

St Andrew's maintains strong ties with the local community and St Andrew's Church, offering daily acts of Collective Worship that enhance the school’s ethos. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and supported.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
140
Pupils
135
Boys
65
Girls
70
FSM %
8.10
Open date
Close date
2019-03-31
Last Ofsted
2017-06-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 135 65 70 140 8.10
2024-09-11 135 65 70 140 8.10
2023-09-11 135 65 70 140 8.10
2022-09-11 135 65 70 140 8.10
2021-09-11 135 65 70 140 8.10
2020-09-11 135 65 70 140 8.10

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