Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 12th of 14 primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Requires improvement
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 June 2022
Pupils at Rolph Primary enjoy learning a broad and rich curriculum. They are keen to talk about what they learn, such as building a bird hide, creating a pond and planting trees. Pupils are proud of their successes in sporting events and competitions. Pupils say that bullying sometimes happens. They say that when it occurs it is dealt with quickly. Pupils are confident that there is an adult who can help them. In some lessons, pupils are not focused on their learning as well as they should be. Pupils' learning is disrupted as a result, and all pupils do not learn as much as they could. From the moment children join Nursery, they enjoy the many opportunities provided to investigate and explore through a wide range of activities. Children in the early years are encouraged to learn across all areas of learning. They learn to listen carefully and to keep trying, so they overcome difficulties. Children are confident when speaking with adults and each other. They have good relationships with adults. The school's values are an important part of daily life for pupils. They learn about ideas such as love, integrity, fellowship and endurance. Pupils understand how to build strong and supportive friendships.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, assessment is not closely linked to the knowledge that has been taught. This means that, in these subjects, teachers are not clear what pupils have securely learned. Leaders should ensure that all staff are well trained to use assessment information well across the whole curriculum.
- Most pupils have positive attitudes to their learning. However, at times, there is too much low-level disruption. Adults do not implement the new behaviour policy consistently. Leaders should ensure that all adults have the same high expectation of all pupils' learning and behaviour.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
231 pupils on roll, with places for 244
Schools near Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Engaines Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Tendring Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Kirby Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD VINE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Emrich
- Phone
- 01255861317
- Address
- High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DY
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 140506
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.