St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield

URN: 115071 • Halstead CO9 4DS

Overview

Name
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield
URN
115071
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
61.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephanie Newland (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01787237354
Website
Visit
Address
Church Lane, Halstead CO9 4DS

Summary

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in Toppesfield, Essex, is a small mixed primary school with a current enrollment of 66 pupils, serving a capacity of 98. The school prioritises a nurturing environment where children are at the centre of all activities. It aims to meet individual needs while fostering academic, creative, physical, emotional, and social development.

The curriculum includes a strong emphasis on core subjects, with dedicated time for foundation subjects and specialist teaching in PE, computing, and music. Students also participate in forest school sessions, enhancing their outdoor learning experiences. The school day runs for 32.5 hours per week, with structured timetables that allow for in-depth exploration of subjects.

St Margaret's is deeply integrated into the local community, with active parental involvement and a supportive governing body. The school prides itself on creating a warm, family-like atmosphere, where children are encouraged to become confident, independent learners. The school’s vision is rooted in Christian values, promoting a sense of awe and wonder in the world.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
98
Pupils
66
Boys
38
Girls
28
FSM %
12.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 66 38 28 98 12.10
2024-09-11 71 44 27 98 14.10
2023-09-11 74 37 37 98 13.50
2022-09-11 74 37 37 98 13.50
2021-09-11 69 34 35 98 13.00
2020-09-11 74 39 35 98 16.20

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