Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
Frobisher Drive, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2QHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 14 primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 July 2025, report published 16 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 July 2025
Pupils at the Sir Martin Frobisher Academy are encouraged to dream big. At school, they enter a place where anything is possible and there is no ceiling on what they can accomplish. Pupils rise to these expectations, are eager to impress their teachers and achieve well. Pupils are very happy here. They are proud of the work they do, look forward to what they are learning next and are engaged in their learning. They behave well and have lots of activities to participate in during free time. The school is dedicated to giving pupils a range of experiences. These build lasting memories and give pupils a taste of the wider world around them. The school provides a wealth of enrichment opportunities. These contribute significantly to pupils' experiences and build their character and resilience. The school provides exceptional care for the pupils here. Pastoral systems support pupils when they need help or are struggling. Through a well-considered programme, pupils gain a strong awareness of the changing world around them, for example they learn about internet safety and how to respond to risks.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not consistently connect new knowledge and concepts to pupils' prior learning. This can sometimes lead to gaps in pupils' understanding and makes it difficult for pupils to recall knowledge and build on previous learning. The school should ensure that teaching reinforces prior learning and connects this to new knowledge so that pupils' recall and understanding is strengthened.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
38 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
171 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Alton Park Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 35% met the expected standard |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Wood
- Phone
- 01255427073
- Address
- Frobisher Drive, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2QH
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 143121
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.