The Belsteads School
School summary
With just 43 pupils on roll, The Belsteads School is among the smallest independent schools in Essex, offering a notably intimate setting where every child is likely to be known well by staff. This co-educational, non-denominational school admits pupils from age 11 and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Led by Head Mrs Erica Barnett, it is a day school with no boarding provision. Families drawn to small class sizes and a close-knit community may find its scale particularly appealing.
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Teaching & academics
The school admits pupils at 11 through an entrance process, in line with its 11+ status. Its small roll suggests a personal, closely supervised approach to learning rather than the broad cohort of a larger establishment.
Head · Mrs Erica Barnett
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, mixed independent in Essex where the modest size is the defining feature - well suited to families seeking individual attention over the scale of a larger school.
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The Belsteads School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.