The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (116% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 308
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Christopher Joy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9PH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Engaines Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Engaines Primary School and Nursery?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery currently has 308 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Engaines Primary School and Nursery take?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Engaines Primary School and Nursery?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9PH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Engaines Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Engaines Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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