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Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Braintree, CO9 1JHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#7,707
of 13,686 nationally

About Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in Halstead posts a mixed picture when set against the Essex local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. The school's proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 60%, just two percentage points below the LA average of 62%. That places it 228th out of 444 primary schools in the county, firmly in the bottom half. However, the school's average scaled scores in both reading and maths are 105, which is exactly in line with the national expectation of 100 and suggests solid, if not spectacular, attainment. The real standout metric is the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard in all three subjects: just 7%, compared with a national picture where roughly 11% of pupils typically reach that bar. So while most children leave Holy Trinity with a secure foundation, fewer than average are stretching into the top tier.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBeridge Road, Halstead, Braintree, CO9 1JH
HeadteacherSarah Rowe
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils209
Free School Meals (FSM)21.7%
School Capacity209 / 255 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
GymnasiumICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports HallDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballTennisGymnasticsDanceFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead

Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.