Hedingham School and Sixth Form
URN: 139153 • Halstead CO9 3QH
Overview
- Name
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form
- URN
- 139153
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HEDINGHAM SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Finch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01787460470
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Yeldham Road, Halstead CO9 3QH
Summary
Hedingham School and Sixth Form, located in Halstead, Essex, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,155 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,168. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, with a focus on personal development and academic achievement. The leadership team prioritises a strong community ethos, encouraging collaboration among students, staff, and parents.
The curriculum at Hedingham is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects across both academic and vocational pathways. Students are provided with numerous enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities and career events, aimed at enhancing their educational experience and preparing them for future success. The school also places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, ensuring that students have access to necessary support services.
Hedingham School values its connection to the local community and actively engages with parents and local businesses. The school promotes a culture of respect and equality, striving to create an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk.
The curriculum at Hedingham is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects across both academic and vocational pathways. Students are provided with numerous enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular activities and career events, aimed at enhancing their educational experience and preparing them for future success. The school also places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, ensuring that students have access to necessary support services.
Hedingham School values its connection to the local community and actively engages with parents and local businesses. The school promotes a culture of respect and equality, striving to create an environment where every student can thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Governor Vacancies (governance)
- Standards Assembly Presentation September 2024 (sen)
- Year 7 Meet the Tutor Evening Presentation (sen)
- SEND/Learning Support (sen)
- Careers Events (calendar)
- Year 10 'Kickstart to Enterprise' Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- A Level Results 2024 (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead (52.2)
- Hedingham School and Sixth Form (45.2)
- The Ramsey College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HEDINGHAM SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
- Capacity
- 1168
- Pupils
- 1155
- Boys
- 585
- Girls
- 570
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1155 | 585 | 570 | 1168 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1138 | 572 | 566 | 1168 | 14.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1151 | 555 | 596 | 1168 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1151 | 555 | 596 | 1168 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1154 | 562 | 592 | 1168 | 10.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1141 | 550 | 591 | 1168 | 9.20 |
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