Holland Haven Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 5PP · Essex · primary school
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283rd 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 — 2.8/10 against 3,131 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| 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.
Holland Haven Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. 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 (2.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Eco Council, Children's University, and University Challenge, alongside Colchester United Multi-Sports. Sports include climbing, archery, and orienteering, while arts features disco. Year 6 students attend a PGL residential trip. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 fall below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Eco Council organise during term time? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Holland Haven Primary School
Overview
Holland Haven Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming environment where pupils flourish in a positive ethos, demonstrating kindness and determination in their learning. Staff and governors work collaboratively to uphold high expectations, ensuring the school continues to improve.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "cohesive" and "well-designed," with knowledge taught in a logical order that teachers understand deeply.
- Pupils achieve well, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), supported by timely interventions when they struggle.
- Reading is effectively taught from the early years, with nearly all Key Stage 1 pupils learning to read fluently and developing a love for books.
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with suspension numbers reduced through effective measures helping pupils regulate their conduct.
- Governors demonstrate the skills and commitment needed to govern effectively, holding leaders to account with accurate information.
Areas to improve
- Staff must receive continued training to consistently plan learning opportunities that meet the needs of all pupils with SEND, as support for those with complex needs is currently uneven.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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