St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Halstead, CO9 2RG · Essex · primary school
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248th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,143 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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 Giles' Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in tennis, football, rounders, and athletics, with an after-school club available. A residential trip to Caythorpe Court is scheduled for 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “proud of their school,” exhibiting “polite and courteous” behaviour within a culture of “mutual respect.” The inspection highlights a curriculum that “broadens pupils’ horizons” and supports strong personal development, with leaders ensuring high expectations are met.
Strengths
- Pupils develop “detailed knowledge in many subjects” due to teachers’ “strong subject knowledge” and effective training.
- The school offers a “wide and ambitious personal development programme,” including opportunities for charity work, environmental action, and learning musical instruments.
- Leaders are “skilled at identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” ensuring they receive “full access to the curriculum.”
- Early years provision is praised, with adults being “expert in how the youngest children learn and develop” and preparing them well for Year 1.
- Governors work “strategically” and are “supportive, while being ambitious for the school to continue to improve.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must provide training for staff so that “effective support is provided for all pupils who need extra help in learning to read,” as some weaker readers do not currently receive the “precise support they need.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff report concerns promptly and there is a “culture of vigilance in the school.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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