The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 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
- 66
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Newland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Lane, Toppesfield, Halstead, Essex, CO9 4DS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield's Ofsted rating?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield take?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield?
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is in Halstead, CO9 4DS, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield have a sixth form?
No, St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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