Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School
32%
Capacity
33
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School
Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 33 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (32% of 102 places).
Ofsted has rated Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Stuart, it falls under Essex local authority.
Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 17 applications for 6 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Chess, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Vicarage Road, Sudbury, Braintree, CO10 7BP |
| Headteacher | Kirsty Stuart |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 33 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.1% |
| School Capacity | 33 / 102 (32% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
17
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vicarage Road, Sudbury
Braintree, CO10 7BP
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