The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-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.
16% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 207
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Alison Clark (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0BP
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Tendring Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tendring Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tendring Primary School?
Tendring Primary School currently has 207 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tendring Primary School take?
Tendring Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tendring Primary School?
Tendring Primary School is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BP, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tendring Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tendring Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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