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Holland Haven Primary School

Tendring, CO15 5PPPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
69 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#4,636
of 13,686 nationally

About Holland Haven Primary School

Holland Haven Primary School sits in Tendring, Essex, and its headline Key Stage 2 results place it comfortably ahead of the local authority average. In the 2023/24 academic year, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with an LA average of 62% for primary schools. That seven-point gap is a solid indicator of above-par performance, and the school’s ranking reflects it: 8th out of 33 primary schools in Tendring, putting it in the top 25% locally. Nationally, it sits in the top third of all primary schools. The school is also oversubscribed — 130 applications for 60 places in 2025/26, with 69 first-preference applications — which suggests local families are voting with their feet. Headteacher Sue Bardetti leads a school that Ofsted rated Good overall in its most recent graded inspection, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. That’s a notable upgrade from the school’s previous Requires Improvement rating, and the ungraded inspection in November 2024 confirmed standards are being maintained.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPrimrose Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO15 5PP
HeadteacherSue Bardetti
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils415
Free School Meals (FSM)24.3%
School Capacity415 / 420 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolPlaying FieldsDining HallGymnasiumSports HallMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountrySwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysical

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: hollandhavenschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holland Haven Primary School

Holland Haven Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.