St Giles' Church of England Primary School, Halstead
St Giles' Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Halstead. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 11 schools in Halstead with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Giles' Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at St Giles' Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 55% in reading and 45% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Giles' Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put St Giles' Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Giles' Church of England Primary School are de Vere Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 78% reading, 83% maths); St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham (2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 74% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead (2.3 miles, Good, 91% reading, 85% maths); and Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead (2.5 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths).
St Giles' Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
de Vere Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible HedinghamSt Andrew's Church of England Primary School, HalsteadHoly Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
Who goes there
15.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 19 pupils (20.9%) received SEN support and 1 (1.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Staffing
St Giles' Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of St Giles' Church of England Primary School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church St (adjacent), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Giles' Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
15.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 55% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 45% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 73% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St Giles' Church of England Primary School is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Giles' Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
86 pupils
105 places
19 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Halstead
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Halstead
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
22.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
45
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,099
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,631
Per pupil
£645k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
10.3%
Persistent absence
78
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Giles' Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Giles' Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Giles' Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is St Giles' Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Giles' Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Giles' Church of England Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School has around 91 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at St Giles' Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming St Giles' Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Giles' Church of England Primary School?
St Giles' Church of England Primary School is at Church Street, Great Maplestead, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2RG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)