Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
96%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Emrich, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 17% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13599th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 33 in Tendring.
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 13 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, 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 Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cross Country, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, Weeley St Andrew's CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Old Clacton Road, Clacton-On-Sea, Tendring, CO16 9LW |
| Headteacher | Nicola Emrich |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.9% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 218 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (17%)
13599th of 13,686
Nationally
1594th of 1,612
In East of England
33rd of 33
In Tendring
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
17%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
17%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
29
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Old Clacton Road, Clacton-On-Sea
Tendring, CO16 9LW
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