Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead vs St Margaret's Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead
Halstead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
St Margaret's Preparatory School
Halstead · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
154 students
| Measure | Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead Halstead, East of England | St Margaret's Preparatory School Halstead, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1292 of 1,872 | – |
| National rank | #10610 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 210 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 21.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 54.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Halstead | Halstead |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.holytrinityhalstead.com | www.stmargaretsprep.com |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is the larger school with 210 students compared with 154.
- •Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is a local authority school while St Margaret's Preparatory School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead better than St Margaret's Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead and St Margaret's Preparatory School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Halstead and Halstead in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead: 210. St Margaret's Preparatory School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead and St Margaret's Preparatory School rank in East of England?
Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead is 1292nd of 1,872 and St Margaret's Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).