Is Oakwood Infant and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 428th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Oakwood Infant and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Oakwood Infant and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

Windsor Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 2AH

Local ranking428th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

360

Capacity

3-7

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 326
Boys: 158 (53%)
Girls: 141 (47%)
Capacity: 360 (83% full)
SEND: 10.1%
FSM Eligible: 50.9%
EAL: 17.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 6.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 34.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,332/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 10.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.6%
Black African: 8.3%
Asian Indian: 7.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%
White Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.5%

66.6%

White British

8.3%

Black African

7.7%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01255421168

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Windsor Avenue

Clacton-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 114722
UKPRN: 10076446
Establishment No.: 2027

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