Tendring Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | School Road Tendring Clacton-on-Sea Essex CO16 0BP |
| Phone | 01255830307 |
| Reference Number | 114738 |
Tendring Primary School continues to build on the positive outcomes noted in previous inspections, demonstrating effective strategies to maintain educational standards. Pupils are engaged and display strong attitudes towards learning, contributing to a vibrant school environment where they feel safe and supported. While many pupils achieve high standards, there remain opportunities for improvement, particularly in ensuring all students have consistent chances to consolidate and extend their knowledge across the curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.79%
Girls: 51.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 3 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 4 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 5 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 6 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.8% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.4% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 19 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong early reading program with expert phonics instruction.
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviors and high engagement in learning.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that supports diverse talents and interests.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong emphasis on developing citizenship and moral understanding.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could due to insufficient opportunities to extend their knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.1 | ||
| Maths | 0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Old Clacton Road, Weeley, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9LW |
2.05 miles |
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Wix and Wrabness Primary School
Colchester Road, Wix, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2RS |
2.35 miles |
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Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0DY |
2.56 miles |
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Great Bentley Primary School
Plough Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 8LD |
2.99 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Great Oakley
Beaumont Road, Great Oakley, Harwich, Essex, CO12 5BA |
3.16 miles |
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Bradfield Primary School
Heath Road, Bradfield, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2UZ |
3.3 miles |
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
Brook Street, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7HX |
3.91 miles |
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Engaines Primary School and Nursery
St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9PH |
4.04 miles |
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Stourview Church of England Primary Academy
Remercie Road, Mistley, Mistley, Essex, CO11 1NF |
4.39 miles |
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Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
The Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2FR |
4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Compass Community School Essex
274 Harwich Road, Little Clacton, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 9PY |
3.2 miles |
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Manningtree High School
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2BW |
4.95 miles |