Schools in Halstead
There are 16 schools in Halstead on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 11 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Essex local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Halstead (11)
- de Vere Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CO9 3EA
- Gosfield Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter · CO9 1ST
- Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, HalsteadVoluntary controlled school · CO9 1JH
- Richard de Clare Community AcademyAcademy converter · CO9 2JT
- Ridgewell Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · CO9 4SA
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Great YeldhamAcademy converter · CO9 4PT
- St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, HalsteadAcademy converter · CO9 2BH
- St Giles' Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · CO9 2RG
- St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School PebmarshVoluntary aided school · CO9 2NH
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ToppesfieldVoluntary controlled school · CO9 4DS
- St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible HedinghamVoluntary controlled school · CO9 3NR
Secondary schools in Halstead (2)
- Hedingham School and Sixth FormAcademy converter · CO9 3QH
- The Ramsey Academy, HalsteadAcademy sponsor led · CO9 2HR
Other phases in Halstead (3)
- St Margaret's Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · CO9 1SE
- Teaseldown SchoolOther independent special school · CO9 3PX
- The Yellow House SchoolOther independent special school · CO9 3HX
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Halstead?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 16 open schools with a Halstead address (as of 5 June 2026), including 11 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Halstead guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Halstead?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.