The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 246
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 40.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Tara Finney
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Craigfield Avenue, Great Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolland Park Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Clacton County High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
White Hall Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Shorefields School
Special school · 1.2km away
Cann Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lift Clacton
Secondary · 1.5km away
Minerva Independent School
Independent · 1.8km away
Essex Fresh Start
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Great Clacton Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Clacton Church of England Junior School?
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School currently has 246 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Clacton Church of England Junior School take?
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Clacton Church of England Junior School?
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4HR, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Clacton Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Great Clacton Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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