Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4HR · Essex · primary school
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314th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.7/10 against 1,567 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including crochet, choir, dodgeball, colouring, Lego, movie, and bingo. Sports offered include football, netball, girls football, and boys football. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 254 pupils against a stated capacity of 256. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from infant to junior school?
What Ofsted said about Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Overview
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "safe, happy and successful." The inspection confirms that leaders are determined for all pupils to succeed, with a curriculum that provides a "clear, logical structure for learning" and strong support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly" and treat each other with respect, with bullying being "very rare."
- Lessons are "well-planned and engaging," particularly in English and mathematics, helping pupils work "confidently and enthusiastically."
- Leaders effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can "access the same curriculum as others."
- A strong emphasis on reading ensures pupils become "increasingly confident and fluent readers."
- Staff feel valued, with leaders supporting them regarding "workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not been "ambitious enough" in curriculum planning and assessment.
- Assessment does not always fully identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge, meaning knowledge is "not always secure in all curriculum areas."
- Leaders should ensure all curriculum areas are "as ambitious as the strongest" to ensure pupils achieve well throughout.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders identifying pupils at risk quickly and working with local services to ensure they are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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