Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
91%
Capacity
326
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 326 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Oakwood Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathy Maguire-Egan, it falls under Essex local authority.
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 47 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Oakwood Infant and Nursery School include Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Library, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Swimming, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Oakwood Infant and Nursery 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Windsor Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO15 2AH |
| Headteacher | Kathy Maguire-Egan |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 326 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.8% |
| School Capacity | 326 / 360 (91% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed47
69
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
45 families put this school as their 1st choice (65% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Windsor Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea
Tendring, CO15 2AH
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