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White Hall Academy and Nursery

White Hall Academy and Nursery

Tendring, CO15 3SPPrimary School·Ages 2-11
Goodby Ofsted

96%

Capacity

673

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About White Hall Academy and Nursery

White Hall Academy and Nursery is a state-funded None primary school serving the Tendring community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 673 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 700 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated White Hall Academy and Nursery "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ellie Eames, it falls under Essex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 49% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11002nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 33 in Tendring.

White Hall Academy and Nursery is a popular choice with families — it received 123 applications for 81 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 79 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at White Hall Academy and Nursery include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Dining Hall.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Netball, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Tendring, White Hall Academy and Nursery 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMelbourne Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Tendring, CO15 3SP
HeadteacherEllie Eames
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils673
Free School Meals (FSM)47.4%
School Capacity673 / 700 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (49%)

11002nd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 80%

1223rd of 1,612

In East of England

Top 76%

22nd of 33

In Tendring

Top 67%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

49%

Expected Standard

2%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:64%
Higher:19%
Writing
Expected:68%
Higher:2%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:64%
Higher:13%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable -2%

'22/23

51%

'23/24

49%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsSensory RoomGymnasiumDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisNetballFootballDanceAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubChessArt ClubCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

81

Applications

123

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

79 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 White Hall Academy and Nursery

White Hall Academy and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01255422825www.whitehallacademy.co.uk/

Melbourne Road, Clacton-on-Sea

Tendring, CO15 3SP

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Melbourne Road, Clacton-on-Sea

Tendring, CO15 3SP

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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