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
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.
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.
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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 Primary School, Halstead (62.0)
- St Giles' Church of England Primary School (61.5)
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield (61.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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