St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

About St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 216 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 218 places).

Ofsted has rated St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Eynon, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11695th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 46 in Braintree.

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham is a popular choice with families — it received 51 applications for 30 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 33 were first-preference applications.

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 7 parents), and parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 96% recommending the school (69 responses).

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 Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham include Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Dance, Football and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Chess, Eco Club, Science Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 13.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham 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.

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