The Belsteads School

URN: 144378 • Essex CM3 3PP

Overview

Name
The Belsteads School
URN
144378
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Erica Barnett (since 2025)
Telephone
01245201652
Website
Visit
Address
Back Lane, Essex CM3 3PP

Summary

The Belsteads School is an independent special school located in Little Waltham, Essex, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 10 to 16 with education, health, and care plans for social, emotional, and mental health difficulties. With a current enrolment of 43 students and a capacity of 55, the school emphasizes small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios, allowing for tailored support and a nurturing learning environment.

The school's ethos is built on values of kindness, compassion, and hope, promoting a growth mindset among students. This approach encourages resilience, self-esteem, and a positive attitude towards learning, helping pupils to engage and succeed academically. The curriculum is designed to be ability-focused rather than age-specific, allowing students to experience success and develop essential life skills.

Belsteads School fosters a strong sense of community, aiming to make every child feel safe, secure, and valued. The dedicated staff work closely with families to support students in overcoming challenges and reintegrating into education, ensuring that each child's best interests are at the heart of their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
10 - 17
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
55
Pupils
43
Boys
23
Girls
20
FSM %
Open date
2017-04-24
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 43 23 20 55
2024-09-11 35 18 17 55
2023-09-11 20 13 7 30 0.00
2022-09-11 20 13 7 30 0.00
2021-09-11 16 11 5 18
2020-09-11 18 10 8 18

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