Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
82%
Capacity
209
Pupils
3.5x
Demand
About Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 255 places).
Ofsted has rated Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Rowe, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7707th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 46 in Braintree.
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is a popular choice with families — it received 105 applications for 30 places, making it 3.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Gymnastics, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.7%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead 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 | Beridge Road, Halstead, Braintree, CO9 1JH |
| Headteacher | Sarah Rowe |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.7% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 255 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7707th of 13,686
Nationally
829th of 1,612
In East of England
26th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
57%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
105
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
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Contact Information
Beridge Road, Halstead
Braintree, CO9 1JH
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