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
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.
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.
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
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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 Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Great Yeldham (62.6)
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead (62.0)
- St Giles' Church of England Primary School (61.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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