Richard de Clare Community Academy
78%
Capacity
364
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Richard de Clare Community Academy
Richard de Clare Community Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 364 pupils on roll, operating at 78% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Richard de Clare Community Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lucinda Bellett, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12428th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 46 in Braintree.
Richard de Clare Community Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 55 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Richard de Clare Community Academy include Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Dance, Cricket, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Richard de Clare Community Academy 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Parsonage Street, Halstead, Braintree, CO9 2JT |
| Headteacher | Lucinda Bellett |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 364 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.1% |
| School Capacity | 364 / 466 (78% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12428th of 13,686
Nationally
1411th of 1,612
In East of England
38th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
40%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed55
64
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
42 families put this school as their 1st choice (66% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Parsonage Street, Halstead
Braintree, CO9 2JT
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