The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 24.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Sue Bardetti (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Primrose Road, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 5PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Holland Haven Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holland Haven Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holland Haven Primary School?
Holland Haven Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holland Haven Primary School take?
Holland Haven Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holland Haven Primary School?
Holland Haven Primary School is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 5PP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holland Haven Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holland Haven Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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