The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Flin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4PT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham take?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham?
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is in Halstead, CO9 4PT, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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