Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
96%
Capacity
246
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 7 to 11. The school has 246 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 256 places).
Ofsted has rated Great Clacton Church of England Junior School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tara Finney, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12511th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 33 in Tendring.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Clacton Church of England Junior School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Gymnastics, Dance, Football and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 40.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Great Clacton Church of England Junior School 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 | 7 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO15 4HR |
| Headteacher | Tara Finney |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 246 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 40.7% |
| School Capacity | 246 / 256 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (3 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (40%)
12511th of 13,686
Nationally
1423rd of 1,612
In East of England
26th of 33
In Tendring
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
40%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
38%
'23/24
40%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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Contact Information
Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea
Tendring, CO15 4HR
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