Schools in Halstead
Halstead has 13 schools: 11 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 75% of the 12 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Ramsey Academy, Halstead has the highest Attainment 8 score (46.5 in 2026). Among primary schools, St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (87% in 2025).
- 17 schools
- 2 secondary
- 11 primary
Secondary Schools in Halstead
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Ramsey Academy, Halstead | Requires Improvement | 46.5 (2026) | -0.05 (2024) | 702 |
| 2 | Hedingham School and Sixth Form | Good | 43.5 (2026) | -0.27 (2024) | 1,177 |
Primary Schools in Halstead
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham | Good | 87% (2025) | 139 |
| 2 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | – | 82% (2025) | 211 |
| 3 | Ridgewell Church of England Primary School | Needs attention | 77% (2025) | 55 |
| 4 | de Vere Primary School | Good | 70% (2025) | 203 |
| 5 | St Giles' Church of England Primary School | Good | 67% (2025) | 91 |
| 6 | Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead | Good | 60% (2025) | 210 |
| 7 | St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield | Good | 57% (2025) | 63 |
| 8 | St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham | Good | 55% (2025) | 213 |
| 9 | St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh | Good | 50% (2025) | 97 |
| 10 | Richard de Clare Community Academy | Expected standard | 48% (2025) | 370 |
| 11 | Gosfield Community Primary School | Good | 35% (2025) | 134 |