Is Engaines Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 December 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 265th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Engaines Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Engaines Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Engaines Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at Engaines Primary School and Nursery 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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Engaines Primary School and Nursery

St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9PH

Local ranking265th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

266

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 December 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 82.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 39

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 308
Boys: 154 (48%)
Girls: 170 (52%)
Capacity: 266 (122% full)
SEND: 18.8%
FSM Eligible: 29.1%
EAL: 5.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 15.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,250/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.5%
White Other: 3.0%
Black African: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Asian Other: 0.7%
Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%

89.5%

White British

3.0%

White Other

2.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01255860210

headteacher@engaines.essex.sch.uk

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St Osyth Road East

Clacton-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 115314
UKPRN: 10069672
Establishment No.: 5274

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