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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead is a academy converter primary school in Halstead, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

214

Pupils

225

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead is managed by Essex and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead — School Information

Full address
Mathews Close, Halstead, CO9 2BH
Local authority
Essex
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
15.9% of pupils
DfE URN
145523

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Frequently Asked Questions — St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead oversubscribed?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead is operating close to its capacity of 225 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Essex before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead cover?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead is a primary school in Halstead, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.