Burrsville Infant Academy
98%
Capacity
176
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Burrsville Infant Academy
Burrsville Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 180 places).
Ofsted has rated Burrsville Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Westcott, it falls under Essex local authority.
Burrsville Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 125 applications for 54 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 52 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Burrsville Infant Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Dance, Cross Country, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Burrsville Infant 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 | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO15 4HR |
| Headteacher | Anna Westcott |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 180 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2016. 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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
125
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
52 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea
Tendring, CO15 4HR
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