Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DY · Essex · primary school
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364th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,203 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Nature Detectives, Eco-Committee, and Mindfulness Club, participate in athletics, cricket, and multi-sports, and sing in the choir. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 244. 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Pupils at Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery enjoy a "broad and rich curriculum" and develop strong relationships with adults. While the quality of education, personal development, and leadership are rated as Good, behaviour and attitudes require improvement due to inconsistent application of new policies.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed a "clearly defined curriculum" that builds knowledge logically, with a high priority placed on effective reading and phonics instruction.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported through a "suitably adapted" curriculum and learn well alongside their peers.
- The school’s values are integral to daily life, helping pupils understand concepts such as "love, integrity, fellowship and endurance" and build supportive friendships.
- Governors and trustees work effectively to support leaders, who are "considerate of staff workload" and supportive of well-being.
- Early years provision is strong, with children encouraged to "investigate and explore" and developing confidence in speaking with adults.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in a few subjects is not closely linked to taught knowledge, meaning teachers lack a clear picture of what pupils have securely learned; leaders must ensure staff are trained to use assessment information well across the whole curriculum.
- There is "too much low-level disruption" in some lessons because adults do not implement the new behaviour policy consistently; leaders must ensure all adults maintain the same high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff are well trained to spot potential issues and pupils feeling safe to talk to adults about concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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