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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Colne Road
 Halstead
 Essex CO9 2HR
Telephone: 01787 472481

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Sponsor-Led Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
History: This school arose from The Ramsey College
Trust: Bridge Academy Trust
Sponsor: Bridge Academy Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christian Appleford (since April 2026)
Previous Headteacher: Julia Mead
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 38 / 6.6
Non-teaching Staff*: 33.88
Number of pupils: 744
Pupils Per Teacher: 19.6
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 24.10% (medium)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 20.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 9.9% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 9.8%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 13.8%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 15.3km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Essex
Constituency: Braintree
Electoral Ward: Halstead St Andrew's
School Number: 8814008

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 24th September 2024 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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