Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9PH · Essex · primary school
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192nd of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 2,443 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Engaines Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 324 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “eager and enthusiastic about their learning” and feel safe and supported. Leaders have established a curriculum that sets out clear expectations, with particular success in reading and mathematics. The inspection highlights a positive school culture where pupils treat each other with respect and value the help provided by staff.
Strengths
- Pupils are “motivated to achieve the high expectations adults have of them” and behave well, treating peers with respect.
- Reading is a strong priority, with a “well-thought-through reading programme” and effective support for those who find it hard.
- Staff adapt lessons well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The wider curriculum provides a “rich experience” for personal development, including opportunities for pupils to act as responsible citizens.
- Governors hold leaders to account effectively and are fully involved in school development priorities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they identify the most important knowledge in subjects where planning is less developed and establish systems for revisiting content.
- Teachers must use checks on pupils’ learning more precisely to identify gaps in knowledge and adapt curriculum plans accordingly.
- Leaders must establish a systematic approach to supporting the minority of pupils whose attendance remains too low.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are well trained, spot signs of risk quickly, and keep precise records of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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