The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- FSM
- 60.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Head
- Nicole Almond
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Leas School
Special school · Very close
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Essex Fresh Start
Independent · 631m away
Lift Clacton
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
White Hall Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Ravens Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Clacton County High School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alton Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Alton Park Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alton Park Junior School?
Alton Park Junior School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alton Park Junior School take?
Alton Park Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alton Park Junior School?
Alton Park Junior School is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alton Park Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Alton Park Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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