The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Rowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
December 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Beridge Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 1JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead?
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead take?
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead?
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is in Halstead, CO9 1JH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead have a sixth form?
No, Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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