The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Contact details for the school

School Name: The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Address: Colne Road
Town/City: Halstead
County: Essex
Postcode: CO9 2HR
Telephone Number: 01787 472481
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Bridge Academy Trust
Sponsor: Bridge Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christian Appleford
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 702 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.2%

Location and administration

URN: 139248
DfE Number: 881/4008
UKPRN: 10040136
UPRN: 10006911950
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Braintree (E07000067)
Constituency: Braintree (E14001121)
Electoral Ward: Halstead St Andrew's (E05012962)

Easting & Northing: 581958E, 230936N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 56' 52.03" N 0° 38' 46.63" E
Plus Code: 9F32WJXW+4G

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead (0.3km)
  2. Richard De Clare Community Academy (0.7km)
  3. Holy Trinity Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Halstead (1.2km)
  4. Gosfield School (3.0km)
  5. Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School (3.4km)
  6. St Giles' Church of England Primary School (3.9km)
  7. Gosfield Community Primary School (3.9km)
  8. St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Pebmarsh (4.5km)
  9. St Margaret's Preparatory School (4.6km)
  10. Earls Colne Primary School and Nursery (4.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Christian Appleford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rebecca Ayre - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2027.
  • Mr Malcolm Bailey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Malcom Bailey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 July 2026.
  • Ms Karen Boyles - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2029.
  • Ms Christine Calver - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sue Freear - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mrs Jenny Gerrard - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Mrs Catherine Hales - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2028.
  • Miss Emma Haxell - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 January 2026.
  • Mr Chris Rayner - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Ms Shelly Steel - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Charlotte Sterland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.