There are 14 schools in Clacton-on-Sea (excluding independent schools), including 10 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Clacton-on-Sea has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There is 1 school in Clacton-on-Sea under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Clacton-on-Sea
| Total Schools | 14 |
| Total Pupils | 7,215 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 21.61 |
| Median Free School Meals | 34% |
The median school in Clacton-on-Sea has 34% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 6th highest figure in Essex. This represents about 2,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 3 of Clacton-on-Sea's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Clacton-on-Sea is 21.61 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 53rd highest ratio in Essex, and the 754th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East of England region of the UK.
Primaries
10
0% Outstanding • 70% Good
Secondaries
2
0% Outstanding • 50% Good
Most of Clacton-on-Sea's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 7 schools or 70% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and good - about 30% and 20% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 40% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Clacton-on-Sea's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Park Junior School | 7–11 yrs |
High |
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| Burrsville Infant Academy | 4–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
Very high |
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| Cann Hall Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Holland Haven Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Holland Park Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Very high |
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| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | 3–7 yrs | 360 |
Good |
High |
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| Ravens Academy | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Special Measures |
Very low |
Low |
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| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | 2–11 yrs | 720 |
Good |
Good |
High |
Most of Clacton-on-Sea's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 50% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and high - about 50% and 50% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Clacton-on-Sea's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clacton Coastal Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,550 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Low |
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| Clacton County High School | 11–18 yrs | 2,320 |
Good |
High |
Low |