The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
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.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 230
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 13.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Emrich (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0DY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery currently has 230 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Rolph Church of England 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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