St Giles' Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
86
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Giles' Church of England Primary School
St Giles' 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 86 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Giles' Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jinnie Nichols, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13390th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 46 in Braintree.
St Giles' Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 15 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
St Giles' Church of England Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.1/5 from 7 parents).
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 St Giles' Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, St Giles' 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 Street, Halstead, Braintree, CO9 2RG |
| Headteacher | Jinnie Nichols |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.6% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 105 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (27%)
13390th of 13,686
Nationally
1555th of 1,612
In East of England
44th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
27%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
27%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Giles' Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Street, Halstead
Braintree, CO9 2RG
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