Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Craigfield Avenue, Great Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 8th of 14 primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 November 2016, report published 7 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 March 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Great Clacton Junior School. They are safe, happy and successful. They benefit from opportunities. As the school's motto says, 'let your light shine'. Pupils have chances to widen their experiences, such as by going on a residential trip to Cornwall or a boat trip to Birch Hall. Pupils can become community ambassadors and raise money for local charities. Their knowledge of issues affecting their safety, such as the use of social media, is increased by well-chosen visitors. Pupils trust adults to support them with any issues they have. They learn how to keep themselves safe in different ways, such as when they go online or are on the roads. A feature of the school is how friendly pupils are to each other and to adults. They treat each other with respect and behave well in and out of lessons. Pupils see the differences that pupils have as a strength of the school. Bullying is very rare. If it happens, leaders act swiftly to ensure that it does not happen again. Pupils enjoy well-planned and engaging lessons that develop their knowledge across the curriculum, particularly in English and mathematics.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, leaders have not been ambitious enough in ensuring that the quality of curriculum planning and assessment is fully developed. Leaders should ensure that all areas of the curriculum are as ambitious as the strongest to ensure pupils achieve well throughout the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
254 pupils on roll, with places for 256
Schools near Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrsville Infant Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Holland Park Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | 0.7 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
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Tara Finney
- Phone
- 01255424906
- Address
- Craigfield Avenue, Great Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 4HR
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 140367
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.