Walton on the Naze Primary School
Standley Road, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton on the Naze Primary School is a primary school in Walton on the Naze for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 347th of 387 primary schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 June 2022, report published 1 August 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 June 2022
Pupils at the Walton on the Naze Primary enjoy school. They know that learning is important, and they work hard to reach leaders' high expectations of what they can do. Pupils' attitudes to learning are positive, and they are interested in their lessons. They follow routines well and settle down quickly to their work. Pupils behave well throughout the school day. Staff recognise pupils' good work. Pupils aim to get their name in the 'Golden Book'. Pupils' positive effort and achievement are celebrated through 'rainbow rewards'. A range of support is available to help pupils receive helpful guidance about how to manage their emotions. This helps them to maintain positive attitudes even when experiencing negative feelings. Pupils feel safe at school. Bullying is rare but when it happens adults deal with it quickly. Pupils know who to go to for help if they need support or have any worries. Children in early years get off to a good start to their education. They are well cared for and follow the clear routines which are in place. They learn and play happily with each other.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in foundation subjects has recently changed and in a small number of subjects it has new leadership. This means that some subjects areas are not as well established. Pupils are not benefiting from the changes. Leaders need to work with new subject leaders to ensure that all curriculum areas are effectively led and taught.
- While leaders have many ways to communicate with parents, a small number of parents, including those with children with SEND, do not consider communication is effective enough. Leaders need to find ways to engage all parents to ensure that they feel part of the school community.
- While attendance in the school is improving, not all pupils are attending as regularly as they should. This means that pupils are not benefiting from the good curriculum on offer. Leaders need to work with parents and the local authority to improve attendance for all pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
188 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Walton on the Naze Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Hamford | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Philomena's School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Frinton-on-Sea Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Kirby Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Holland Haven Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suzie Bliss
- Phone
- 01255675657
- Address
- Standley Road, Walton on the Naze, CO14 8PT
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 115300
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.