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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield

Goodgraded 08/11/2022Ages 4–1166 pupilsChurch of England
Halstead, CO9 4DS
Essex

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Halstead, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 66 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2022, St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Halstead can view St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Toppesfield's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 08/11/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher16.9England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals7.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.5%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in HalsteadSee the full area report for CO9 4DS