St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
88%
Capacity
135
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 135 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 154 places).
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Flin, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 945th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 46 in Braintree.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 20 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham include Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Book Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham 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 Road, Halstead, Braintree, CO9 4PT |
| Headteacher | Emma Flin |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 135 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.8% |
| School Capacity | 135 / 154 (88% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
945th of 13,686
Nationally
91st of 1,612
In East of England
3rd of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
83%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
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Contact Information
Church Road, Halstead
Braintree, CO9 4PT
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