St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Great Maplestead, Halstead, CO9 2RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Giles' Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Halstead for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 276th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2023, report published 8 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 January 2023
Pupils are proud of their school. They are polite and courteous, and grow into respectful young people. Pupils celebrate the differences between themselves and each other. The culture of mutual respect between everyone in school shines through. Pupils have many and varied opportunities to discover the world outside of Great Maplestead. These opportunities, such as visits to historical sites, raising funds for local charities and performing at musical events, contribute well to preparing pupils to be active citizens of the future. Pupils are supported effectively to become resilient when faced with challenges. Although bullying is rare, pupils know they can turn to adults for help. If they fall out with a friend, pupils are well supported by adults to find solutions to help resolve problems. Adults care deeply for pupils and keep them safe in school. The school's values of respect, trust, love and forgiveness are evident in the way pupils behave and interact with one another. Older pupils take their 'buddy' roles seriously. They take care of children in Reception, helping them find their feet in school when they start. Pupils live up to the high expectations adults have of them. They work hard in class and try their best, learning well while having fun.
What the school should improve
- A small number of weaker readers do not receive the precise support they need to help them to catch up. This is because some adults do not have the required knowledge to deliver the newly introduced phonics programme. Leaders should ensure that they provide training for staff so that effective support is provided for all pupils who need extra help in learning to read.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
91 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near St Giles' Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| de Vere Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Richard de Clare Community Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 48% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jinnie Nichols
- Phone
- 01787460481
- Address
- Church Street, Great Maplestead, Halstead, CO9 2RG
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115068
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.