St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
Halstead, CO9 4PT · Essex · primary school
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155th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 3,597 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include football, basketball, archery, dodgeball, lazer-tag, tagging games, and King Squares.
Getting in
The published school roll is 139 pupils against a stated capacity of 154. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining from other schools?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
Overview
Pupils “flourish in this friendly and welcoming village school” due to high expectations and strong Christian values. The report describes an “ambitious curriculum” where teachers have “secure knowledge” and pupils behave well, treating others with “kindness and respect.”
Strengths
- The early years provision is rated “Outstanding,” with children being “very successfully prepared for Year 1” through a carefully planned curriculum.
- Reading is given “high priority,” ensuring children in Reception and Key Stage 1 “learn to read well” and older pupils become “confident readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “carefully identified” and receive appropriate support, allowing them to “achieve well alongside their peers.”
- Staff create an “engaging learning environment” and use “careful questioning” to check understanding, while governors “support and challenge school leaders effectively.”
- Pupils contribute positively to the community through roles such as “eco-warriors” and visits to local retirement homes, fostering compassion and responsibility.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, the school does not check regularly how well pupils retain important knowledge over time; leaders should ensure assessments identify how well pupils are “recalling and retaining the depth of knowledge intended.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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