Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
107%
Capacity
449
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 449 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (107% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Julie O'Mara, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7850th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 33 in Tendring.
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 97 applications for 56 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Eco Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chase Lane, Harwich, Tendring, CO12 4NB |
| Headteacher | Julie O'Mara |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 449 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.5% |
| School Capacity | 449 / 420 (107% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (24 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7850th of 13,686
Nationally
852nd of 1,612
In East of England
17th of 33
In Tendring
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
97
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chase Lane, Harwich
Tendring, CO12 4NB
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