Cann Hall Primary School
Constable Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8DAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cann Hall Primary School is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 2nd of 14 primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 April 2022, report published 20 June 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 April 2022
Pupils at Cann Hall really enjoy school. They are interested in the topics they learn about. Pupils are proud of their work. Engaging displays around the school celebrate their excellent writing. They are welcoming to others when they start in their school. They learn about a range of cultures and ways of life. They are tolerant of others and understand how they are all different. They say things like 'being a Cann Hall student means making the best out of yourself'. Children in the early years get a strong start to their education. They come in cheerfully and respond to routines that get them learning quickly. They play happily and get lots of opportunities to practise key skills through this. Pupils are polite and well behaved. They are supportive of each other and make good use of time in lessons, where they work in pairs or small groups. They enjoy playing games and using the range of equipment on offer at playtimes. When there is bullying, which is rare, pupils are certain that adults will sort things out quickly. A high number of pupils attend after-school clubs and/or learn musical instruments.
What the school should improve
- The range of books available for independent reading for older pupils varies from class to class. This means that some pupils do not have access to the same quantity and quality of books as others. Leaders need to ensure that the books in classes and in the library are sufficient so that all pupils are able to access the same high-quality independent reading experience.
- A significant minority of pupils are still persistently absent from school. This means that they miss key learning. Leaders need to build both pupils' and families' confidence in pupils returning to school and attending regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
415 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Cann Hall Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Ravens Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Burrsville Infant Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Wendy Byrne
- Phone
- 01255420603
- Address
- Constable Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8DA
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 138911
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.