The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Carolyn White
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3EA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is de Vere Primary School's Ofsted rating?
de Vere Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend de Vere Primary School?
de Vere Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does de Vere Primary School take?
de Vere Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is de Vere Primary School?
de Vere Primary School is in Halstead, CO9 3EA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does de Vere Primary School have a sixth form?
No, de Vere Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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