The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Colne Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR
Inspected 24 September 2024 · no overall grade
About The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is an academy sponsor led in Halstead, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 744 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 (2025/26). 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Essex →
- School Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age Range
- Ages 11–16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 744 / 750 (99%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Religious Character
- Does not apply
- Admissions Policy
- Non-selective
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 24 September 2024
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
GCSE results (Key Stage 4)
Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.
Where pupils go next
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
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
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
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
- Colne Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR
- Phone
- 01787472481
- Head Teacher
- Christian Appleford
Academy Trust
BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST →Teaching Jobs
Applications handled externally
Recruitment agencies in Halstead
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is The Ramsey Academy, Halstead?
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is an academy sponsor led in Halstead, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
- How many pupils does The Ramsey Academy, Halstead have?
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead has 744 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- How does The Ramsey Academy, Halstead perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at The Ramsey Academy, Halstead achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 in 2025/26.
- Is The Ramsey Academy, Halstead part of an academy trust?
- Yes — The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST.
- Where is The Ramsey Academy, Halstead?
- The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is located at Colne Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR.
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