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Alton Park Junior School

Tendring, CO15 1DLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Mar 2024
KS2 Results
35%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#12,994
of 13,686 nationally

About Alton Park Junior School

Alton Park Junior School in Tendring is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and its intake data tells a distinct story. With 399 pupils on roll, the school is a sizeable junior setting, but the most striking figure is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 60.4%. That is well above the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%, and it places the school in a context of significant socio-economic challenge. The school does not appear to be oversubscribed based on available data, and its capacity relative to pupil numbers is not given, but the high FSM percentage suggests it serves a community with considerable need. This is a school that is very much embedded in its local area, drawing from a population where disadvantage is the norm rather than the exception, and this context is essential for understanding its academic outcomes and the work its staff are doing day to day.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAlton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO15 1DL
HeadteacherNicole Almond
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils399
Free School Meals (FSM)60.4%

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingAthleticsTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingArt ClubEco ClubScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: altonparkjunior.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Alton Park Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.