Schools in Tendring
Tendring has 47 schools: 39 primary and 8 secondary or all-through. 82% of the 39 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Manningtree High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (48.6 in 2025). Among primary schools, Wix and Wrabness Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (83% in 2025).
- 52 schools
- 8 secondary
- 39 primary
Secondary Schools in Tendring
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manningtree High School | – | 48.6 (2025) | +0.15 (2024) | 908 |
| 2 | Colne Community School | Good | 43.0 (2025) | -0.08 (2024) | 1,289 |
| 3 | Clacton County High School | Good | 38.6 (2025) | -0.35 (2024) | 1,886 |
| 4 | Harwich and Dovercourt High School | Urgent improvement | 37.6 (2025) | -0.67 (2024) | 1,075 |
| 5 | Lift Tendring | Good | 36.9 (2025) | -0.36 (2024) | 1,464 |
| 6 | Lift Clacton | Good | 30.0 (2025) | -0.83 (2024) | 1,466 |
| 7 | Market Field School and College | Good | 0.7 (2025) | -1.57 (2023) | 519 |
| 8 | Shorefields School | Outstanding | – | – | 177 |
Primary Schools in Tendring
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.