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St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, Halstead CO9

Mathews Close, Halstead, Essex CO9 2BH

10 simple reasons to choose St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

State primary school (academy converter) in Halstead.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Halstead and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.8 pupils per class and 24.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Most subjects are taught separately with enquiry skills developed within the subject as well as overarching topics. Accredited Gifted & Talented programme
In the top 38% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in orienteering.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2015.

Find another school near St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Gosfield Prep School (1.9 miles); St Margaret's Preparatory School, Halstead (2.9 miles); St Mary's School for Girls, Lower School (13 miles).

State Primary Schools

White Notley Church of England Primary School (8.4 miles); Elm Hall Primary School (9.1 miles); St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Colchester (9.9 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Gosfield School (1.9 miles); Stoke College (11.7 miles); St Mary's School, Colchester (13 miles).

State Senior Schools

The Ramsey Academy (0.6 miles); Richard de Clare Community Academy (1 mile); Hedingham School (4.9 miles).

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