St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham is a primary school in Halstead for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 166th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2023, report published 11 October 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 September 2023
Pupils flourish in this friendly and welcoming village school because of its high expectations. Pupils enjoy coming to school. They attend well. The school's Christian values and its motto, 'To be the best you can be', underpin all aspects of school life. Pupils behave well. They treat each other and adults with kindness and respect. Bullying incidents are rare. When pupils have any worries or concerns, staff deal with these promptly and effectively. Pupils say they feel safe in school. Pupils take pride in carrying out their roles and responsibilities, such as register monitors and friendship buddies. Pupils enjoy the opportunities they are given to become responsible members of their local community. Eco-warriors help to keep the school grounds tidy, and hall monitors prepare the hall for worship. Pupils enjoy their visits to St Edmund's retirement home, where they entertain and chat with residents. A significant majority of parents and carers are highly positive about the school. One parent echoed the views of many, saying: 'St Andrew's is a fantastic school. Staff work hard to make sure children are happy and that they achieve well.'
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, the school does not check regularly how well pupils have remembered some important knowledge. This means that leaders are not clear how successfully pupils are meeting the aims of their ambitious curriculum. The school should ensure that assessment checks identify how well pupils are recalling and retaining the depth of knowledge intended.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
139 pupils on roll, with places for 154
Schools near St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great Yeldham
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Ridgewell Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 77% met the expected standard |
| de Vere Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Belchamp St Paul Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Flin
- Phone
- 01787237235
- Address
- Church Road, Great Yeldham, Halstead, CO9 4PT
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 146898
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.