Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

About Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy

Ardleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a small state primary in Tendring, Essex, with just 72 pupils on roll against a capacity of 116 — meaning it operates at around 62% of its physical space. That spare capacity is notable given the local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 20 applications for 11 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.82 applicants per place. Seven of those applications were first preferences, and all seven received offers. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 18.1%, which is higher than the national primary average of roughly 23% but still indicates a significant minority of children from less advantaged backgrounds. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data doesn't specify any particular admissions criteria tied to faith. The headteacher is Martin Hawrylak, who leads a mixed-gender school for children aged 5 to 11.

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