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St Giles' Church of England Primary School

Church Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RG

Good

Inspected 24 January 2023

Good
Ofsted
67%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
86
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary controlled school
Type

About St Giles' Church of England Primary School

St Giles' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Halstead, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 86 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Essex →
School Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
86 / 105 (82%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
24 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

15.4%
Free school meals
0%
EAL
3.5%
SEN support
17.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

67%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
105
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.48
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24
13.3
Pupils per teacher
↓ -4.5 vs 2023/24
4.66
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
£50,871
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 25% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,608 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,842
Spend per pupil
£9,590
Income per pupil
49%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Church Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RG
Phone
01787460481
Headteacher
Jinnie Nichols

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school in Halstead, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Giles' Church of England Primary School have?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School has 86 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Giles' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).
How does St Giles' Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
67% of pupils at St Giles' Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School is located at Church Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RG.

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