Holland Haven Primary School
Primrose Road, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 5PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holland Haven 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 7th of 14 primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 15 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils enjoy being part of this welcoming school. They flourish in the positive ethos that permeates the school. Pupils are kind towards others. In lessons, pupils support their peers and celebrate their success. In the early years, children share and take turns. They delight in learning together. During lunch, pupils dine well together. They are polite and tidy up after themselves. Playtimes are pleasant because pupils play well together. Pupils know that learning is important and work hard in lessons. They understand the school's high expectations and try to, 'reach for the stars', aiming for high levels of success. When an aspect of learning is tricky, pupils show determination. Pupils' work and outcomes show that pupils learn and achieve well at school. This includes disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils value the contribution they make to others in their community. For example, while serving as a 'playground friend', older pupils take responsibility to model positive play to younger pupils. They help children in Reception to settle into the school's routines. To improve their local community, members of the 'eco council' pick up litter around the outside boundaries of the school and at the beach.
What the school should improve
- Occasionally, staff do not support some pupils with SEND as effectively as they could. As a result, the learning of some of these pupils is uneven. The school must continue training staff so they consistently plan learning opportunities that meet the needs of all pupils with SEND.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Holland Haven Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Burrsville Infant Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Cann Hall Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sue Bardetti
- Phone
- 01255813704
- Address
- Primrose Road, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 5PP
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115256
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.