Burrsville Infant Academy
Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Burrsville Infant Academy is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 November 2016, report published 5 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils love learning at Burrsville and enjoy the subjects they are taught in class. They especially like the visits they go on to places, like Colchester Castle, which help them learn even more. From the start of Reception, children learn independence and the routines of school. Pupils work hard to reach the high expectations staff have of them. They particularly like teachers challenging them to read new books. Pupils feel happy, are safe, and are well-looked after. They know there are adults they can talk to if they are worried. They also know that adults will help them to sort out any problems they have. Pupils also look after each other and play well together. They show respect for each other and celebrate each other's differences. Older pupils enjoy being 'playground pals' and take this responsibility very seriously. They make sure all pupils have games and someone to play with during lunchtime. Pupils enjoy their lunchtimes. One pupil commented that the dining hall was like 'being in a restaurant'. Pupils behave well at school. Bullying is very rare. If it does happen, adults quickly deal with it.
What the school should improve
- Planning in foundation subjects sets out the knowledge pupils need to know. However, it does not stipulate the precise order in which it needs to be taught or when key concepts need to be revisited. This means there are not enough opportunities for pupils to build on what they already know or make links with prior learning. Leaders must clearly set out the knowledge and skills that pupils are expected to learn in a logical order, so that pupils deepen their learning in all subjects.
- There have been significant staff changes, including in leadership roles. Senior leaders must ensure that all leaders know how to accurately monitor the quality of education in their subjects. They must then ensure that subject leaders are better able to support senior leaders' high expectations for the quality of education.
Pupil numbers and mix
174 pupils on roll, with places for 180
Schools near Burrsville Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Holland Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Cann Hall Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anna Westcott
- Phone
- 01255425106
- Address
- Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4HR
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 139808
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.