St Clare's Catholic Primary School
116%
Capacity
366
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Clare's Catholic Primary School
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 366 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (116% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Clare's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jamie Whiteside, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1159th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 33 in Tendring.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 45 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Clare's Catholic Primary School include Art Studios, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Athletics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, St Clare's Catholic Primary 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Cloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO16 8AG |
| Headteacher | Jamie Whiteside |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 366 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.5% |
| School Capacity | 366 / 315 (116% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1159th of 13,686
Nationally
111th of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 33
In Tendring
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
82%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
85
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Clare's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Cloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea
Tendring, CO16 8AG
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