Ridgewell Church of England Primary School
54%
Capacity
57
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Ridgewell Church of England Primary School
Ridgewell 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 57 pupils on roll, operating at 54% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Ridgewell Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kirsty Stuart, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 25% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13468th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 46 in Braintree.
Ridgewell Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 14 applications for 8 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ridgewell Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Library, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Swimming, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Ridgewell 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 | Church Lane, Halstead, Braintree, CO9 4SA |
| Headteacher | Kirsty Stuart |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 57 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.3% |
| School Capacity | 57 / 105 (54% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (25%)
13468th of 13,686
Nationally
1566th of 1,612
In East of England
45th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
25%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
25%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
14
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ridgewell Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Lane, Halstead
Braintree, CO9 4SA
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