White Hall Academy and Nursery
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 3SP · Essex · primary school
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348th 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 — 1.3/10 against 1,194 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 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.
White Hall Academy and Nursery 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%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 670 pupils against a stated capacity of 700. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to close the gap between current results and national medians? How does the school manage class sizes given the current proximity to full capacity?
What Ofsted said about White Hall Academy and Nursery
Overview
White Hall Academy and Nursery is a primary school where pupils are “well cared for” and maintain “positive relationships with staff.” The inspection found that the school sets “high expectations for pupils’ behaviour,” resulting in a respectful and confident student body that values education. Leaders and governors effectively support staff development, creating a consistent culture where parents appreciate that staff “go above and beyond.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive and respectful behaviour” and embody the school’s values of being kind, safe, and responsible.
- Staff are “trained effectively to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND),” making subtle curriculum adaptations to aid access.
- Early years staff prioritise “children’s language and vocabulary development,” helping them understand key words and routines before Year 1.
- The curriculum exposes pupils to “culturally diverse texts and events,” such as Mayan workshops, fostering an appreciation of diversity and equality.
- Trust leaders provide instrumental support and professional development, helping staff “share best practice” and feel well supported.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school has not broken down knowledge into “small enough steps,” making it hard for pupils to connect prior learning with new content.
- There are “inconsistencies in how well pupils learn to read unfamiliar words” due to conflicting phonics approaches; the school must ensure staff teach “consistent strategies.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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