2026 Best Primary Schools in Halstead Area

Schools in the Halstead built-up area. Halstead primary schools serve a traditional market town and surrounding villages in north Essex, with St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead, Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead, and Richard de Clare Community Academy among the highest-performing options. 63% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, just compared with England's 62%, while 3% achieve the higher standard, compared with the national average of 8%. With 3 schools serving the area, families in Halstead town centre, Pebmarsh, Great Yeldham, and Greenstead Green have access to well-established village and town schools with strong community ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.