Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
62%
Capacity
72
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 72 pupils on roll, operating at 62% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Martin Hawrylak, it falls under Essex local authority.
Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 11 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Colchester Road, Colchester, Tendring, CO7 7NS |
| Headteacher | Martin Hawrylak |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 72 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.1% |
| School Capacity | 72 / 116 (62% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Colchester Road, Colchester
Tendring, CO7 7NS
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