Schools in Sible Hedingham

A town in Essex

Town
5 schools and nurseries
1,390 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Sible Hedingham at a glance

Strong primary inspections, weaker results at 11

How Sible Hedingham's schools compare with England, area by area.

Primary inspections
Better than England
100% Good or Outstanding. England 95%.
Results at 11
Below England
55% met the expected standard. England 62%.
Results at 16
Below England
Attainment 8 was 43.5 in 2026; England is 46.2.
Attendance
Needs attention
23% of pupils miss a lot of school. England 18%.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out

Schools and nurseries51 primary · 1 secondary · 1 nursery
Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
Met the standard at 1155%England 62%
Grade 5 in English and maths40%Attainment 8 43.5, England 46.2
Free school meals, primary12%A sign of family income
Missed a lot of school23%England 18%

Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Sible Hedingham

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Sible Hedingham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Sible Hedingham

1 mainstream schools in Sible Hedingham, best first

St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham

Halstead, CO9 3NR · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted:Good or better

Results below the England average.

39 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1155%

England 62%

Days missed: 4.0%
Pupils: 213
Pupils per teacher: 24.2

Top Secondary Schools in Sible Hedingham

1 mainstream schools in Sible Hedingham, best first

Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Halstead, CO9 3QH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

177 first choices, 189 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.5

England 46.2

Days missed: 10.4%
Pupils: 1,177
Pupils per teacher: 18.1

See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Sible Hedingham

1 in Sible Hedingham, highest Ofsted grade first

St. Peter's Nursery

Halstead, CO9 3NR · Nursery

Ofsted:Good

Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.

Sixth Forms in Sible Hedingham

2 in Sible Hedingham, by the school's Eduscope score

Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Halstead, CO9 3QH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

177 first choices, 189 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1643.5

England 46.2

Days missed: 10.4%
Pupils: 1,177
Pupils per teacher: 18.1

The Yellow House School

Halstead, CO9 3HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 17

Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed: –
Pupils: 14
Pupils per teacher: –

Special Schools in Sible Hedingham

2 in Sible Hedingham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Teaseldown School

Halstead, CO9 3PX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed: –
Pupils: 24
Pupils per teacher: –

The Yellow House School

Halstead, CO9 3HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 17

Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed: –
Pupils: 14
Pupils per teacher: –

Private Schools in Sible Hedingham

2 in Sible Hedingham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Teaseldown School

Halstead, CO9 3PX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed: –
Pupils: 24
Pupils per teacher: –

The Yellow House School

Halstead, CO9 3HX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 13 to 17

Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed: –
Pupils: 14
Pupils per teacher: –

The map

Every school in Sible Hedingham, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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All on the map5Primary1Secondary3Nursery1

Good3
Not graded yet2

Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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By age

What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

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Postcodes

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CO9 (5)

Sible Hedingham vs England

How good are Sible Hedingham's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Sible Hedingham

Sible HedinghamEngland

Primaries rated Good or Outstanding
Latest Ofsted grade.
100%
England 95%
Above England
Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding
1 of the 1 with a grade.
100%
England 93%
Above England
Met the expected standard at 11
Reading, writing and maths.
55%
England 62%
Below England
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
At GCSE.
40%
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.
23%
England 18%
Worse than England
Primary pupils on free school meals
A sign of family income, not of school quality.
12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

Outstanding0
Good2
Requires improvement0
Inadequate0

How it has changed

Sible Hedingham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11

55% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).

Grade 5 or above in English and maths

40% in 2026.

Pupils who miss a lot of school

23% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).

Living here

What it's like for families

Sible Hedingham has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% more pupils than in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Sible Hedingham's state schools each January.

1,3092018

1,3372019

1,3672021

1,3672022

1,3542023

1,3552024

1,3712025

1,3902026

Up 6% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Sible Hedingham12%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Sible Hedingham

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How many schools are in Sible Hedingham?

Sible Hedingham has 5 schools, including 1 primary school, 3 secondary schools, 1 nursery, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Sible Hedingham?

The highest-ranked schools in Sible Hedingham on Eduscope are St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Sible Hedingham, Hedingham School and Sixth Form. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Sible Hedingham are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Sible Hedingham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Sible Hedingham perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Sible Hedingham, 55% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Sible Hedingham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Sible Hedingham is 18.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Sible Hedingham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Sible Hedingham is 22.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Sible Hedingham?

There are 1,390 pupils enrolled across schools in Sible Hedingham, with 213 in primary and 1,177 in secondary. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Sible Hedingham?

There are 2 independent schools in Sible Hedingham, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Sible Hedingham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Sible Hedingham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

Schools in Sible Hedingham

Strong primary inspections, weaker results at 11

Primary inspections

Results at 11

Results at 16

Attendance

The highest-rated schools in Sible Hedingham

Top Primary Schools in Sible Hedingham

Top Secondary Schools in Sible Hedingham

Nurseries in Sible Hedingham

Sixth Forms in Sible Hedingham

Special Schools in Sible Hedingham

Private Schools in Sible Hedingham

Every school in Sible Hedingham, on one map

Apply through the council where you live

What's on offer for each age

Nurseries

Primary

Secondary

Special schools

More ways to narrow it down

Browse Sible Hedingham by postcode

How good are Sible Hedingham's schools?

Numbers that sum up Sible Hedingham

Ofsted grades

How it has changed

What it's like for families

Pupil numbers

Free school meals

Dates to know

Keep up with schools in Sible Hedingham

Questions parents ask about Sible Hedingham

Nearby areas