St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8AG · Essex · primary school
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157th 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 — 7.3/10 against 2,017 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| 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.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 362 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing a roll significantly above its designated places?
What Ofsted said about St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Clare’s Catholic Primary School remains ‘good’. The report notes that evidence gathered suggests the school might achieve an ‘outstanding’ rating if a graded inspection were conducted immediately. Consequently, the next inspection will be a graded one to formally assess this potential improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘learn to love and love to learn’, tackling challenging tasks resiliently and achieving highly due to teachers’ ‘high expectations’.
- The curriculum is described as ‘broad, balanced and ambitious’, with staff using ‘skilful questioning’ and a focus on inquiry to ensure pupils can recall what they have learned.
- Reading is a ‘highest priority’, with expert staff rapidly identifying and supporting those who struggle, resulting in pupils achieving ‘extremely well’ in reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make ‘strong progress’ through effective adaptations and personalised support, including nurture provision.
- Behaviour is ‘exemplary’, reflecting core values of compassion and respect, while extensive opportunities for cultural understanding and community service develop pupils as ‘citizens of the world’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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