The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 216
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Christopher Eynon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
School Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3NR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham take?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham?
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham is in Halstead, CO9 3NR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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