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Burrsville Infant Academy

Tendring, CO15 4HRPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Burrsville Infant Academy

Burrsville Infant Academy in Tendring is a small state primary for children aged 4 to 7, and it is running very close to capacity. With 176 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 180, there is almost no slack in the system. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.4%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and signals a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is intense: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 125 applications for just 54 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.31. Of those, 52 were first-preference applications, and only 51 first-preference offers were made, meaning a significant number of local families who wanted a place did not get one. This level of competition suggests the school is seen as a strong local option, particularly for families seeking an infant-phase setting in the Tendring area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCraigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO15 4HR
HeadteacherAnna Westcott
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils176
Free School Meals (FSM)24.4%
School Capacity176 / 180 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersDanceCross CountryCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingScience ClubChessArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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Burrsville Infant Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.