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St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Tendring, CO16 8AGPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
82%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
54 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1159 of 13,686 nationally

About St Clare's Catholic Primary School

St Clare's Catholic Primary School in Tendring is a notably popular choice among local families, and the numbers explain why. The school currently has 366 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 315, which suggests it is operating at a significant surplus. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.5%, considerably higher than the national average for primary schools, which typically sits around 23-24%. This indicates the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage, yet demand remains strong. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 85 applications for just 45 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 54 were first-preference applications, and all 45 places were offered to first-preference families. The oversubscription ratio of 1.89 means nearly two families compete for every place, a clear signal that St Clare's is seen as a desirable option despite its high FSM intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO16 8AG
HeadteacherJamie Whiteside
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils366
Free School Meals (FSM)33.5%
School Capacity366 / 315 (116% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

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

Facilities

8
Art StudiosForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaChoirScience ClubEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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St Clare's Catholic 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.