Open Other Secondary Mixed

Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Yeldham Road, Halstead, CO9 3QH
Part of: HEDINGHAM SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM (Single-academy trust)
1,155 Pupils
1,168 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.10% FSM %
585 Boys
570 Girls
About Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Located in Halstead (CO9 3QH), Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Essex.

It has 1,155 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,168. Current headteacher: Paul Finch.

Data for Hedingham School and Sixth Form comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Braintree
Parliamentary Constituency Braintree
Ward Hedingham
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HEDINGHAM SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM
Opened 01-01-2013
UKPRN 10040000
URN 139153
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Finch Accounting Officer 01/09/2024 N/A
Mr Martin Lee Chair of Trustees 03/12/2025 03/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Travell Chief Financial Officer 18/03/2024 N/A
Ms Sarah Ford Member 27/11/2018 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Lee Member 27/11/2019 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Lee Member 25/11/2020 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Batch Trustee 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Jeffrey Carlton Trustee 29/11/2023 28/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Richard Gough Trustee 01/09/2021 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Gurney Trustee 14/05/2025 13/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Hammond Trustee 01/09/2021 31/08/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Emma Hodgson Trustee 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Halstead, Essex.
Hedingham School and Sixth Form has 1,155 pupils, with a capacity of 1,168.
Hedingham School and Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Hedingham School and Sixth Form is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Hedingham School and Sixth Form is Mr Paul Finch.
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is at Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QH, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Hedingham School and Sixth Form: Has a sixth form.
Hedingham School and Sixth Form is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Finch
Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham, Halstead, CO9 3QH
Location
Quick Summary
URN 139153
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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