Tendring Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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Tendring Primary School is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 6th of 14 primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 March 2019, report published 6 May 2019

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

Pupils embody the school's motto of 'be friendly, be honest, be your best' in all aspects of school life. They are eager and confident learners, and they have opportunities to extend their experiences, for example by publishing a book and exhibiting at a local farming show. Pupils have very positive attitudes to their learning. They behave well and attend regularly, eager to win the weekly 'biscuit bear' award. Pupils enjoy their lessons and most pupils achieve highly. Occasionally, where pupils are not challenged to do their best, they do not achieve as well as they could. Pupils are safe in school. They have extremely strong relationships with trusted adults. They rightly know that staff will resolve any concerns. In turn, pupils show this same consideration to their peers. There are extensive opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils attend clubs such as science, cheerleading and a 'cosy reading club'. Pupils benefit from competing in sports tournaments, as well as performance events. The school develops pupils' citizenship in various ways, such as by asking pupils to apply for a wide range of leadership roles. These roles include school council representatives, house captains and reading ambassadors. Pupils adopt these roles proudly.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

208 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals13.5%

13.5%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.8%

3.8%, 2.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Tendring Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good29% met the expected standard
Wix and Wrabness Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery3 milesOfsted: Good27% met the expected standard
Great Bentley Primary School3 milesOfsted: Outstanding61% met the expected standard
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley3 milesOfsted: Good58% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Alison Clark
Phone
01255830307
Website
tendring-pri.essex.sch.uk
Address
School Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BP
Local authority
Essex
URN
114738

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.