Richard de Clare Community Academy
URN: 143204 • Halstead CO9 2JT
Overview
- Name
- Richard de Clare Community Academy
- URN
- 143204
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucinda Bellett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01787472153
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parsonage Street, Halstead CO9 2JT
Summary
Richard de Clare Community Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Halstead, Essex, with a current enrolment of 364 pupils and a capacity of 466. The school operates under the Bridge Academy Trust, which emphasizes a community-led approach to education, ensuring that all children enjoy a high-quality learning experience from ages 3 to 19. The academy's ethos is built around core values of kindness, safety, and respect, fostering a supportive environment for students.
The curriculum at Richard de Clare is designed to empower students, encouraging them to dream big, work hard, and believe in their potential. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and workshops, to enrich the educational experience. Additionally, the academy prioritises communication with parents through newsletters and regular updates, ensuring families are engaged in their children’s learning journey.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (32.10%), the academy is committed to providing equitable support and resources to all students, helping them to thrive academically and socially within their community.
The curriculum at Richard de Clare is designed to empower students, encouraging them to dream big, work hard, and believe in their potential. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs and workshops, to enrich the educational experience. Additionally, the academy prioritises communication with parents through newsletters and regular updates, ensuring families are engaged in their children’s learning journey.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (32.10%), the academy is committed to providing equitable support and resources to all students, helping them to thrive academically and socially within their community.
Useful links
- Staff Area on SharePoint (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design byAPrimarySite (other)
- Parent’s Evening Booking System (other)
- Log in (other)
- Learn More About Bridge (other)
- Vacancies (other)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 466
- Pupils
- 364
- Boys
- 193
- Girls
- 171
- FSM %
- 32.10
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 364 | 193 | 171 | 466 | 32.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 360 | 183 | 177 | 466 | 35.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 352 | 172 | 180 | 466 | 28.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 352 | 172 | 180 | 466 | 28.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 340 | 173 | 167 | 466 | 27.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 386 | 183 | 203 | 466 | 19.40 |
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