Is Alton Park Junior School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 13 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 424th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Alton Park Junior School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 35% of pupils at Alton Park Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Alton Park Junior School?

Applications for Reception places at Alton Park Junior 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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Alton Park Junior School

Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL

Local ranking424th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

—

Capacity

7-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 March 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 35.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 56.0%
Writing (Expected): 54.0%
Maths (Expected): 53.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 44.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 101.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 99.0
Cohort Size: 117

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 399
Boys: 198 (50%)
Girls: 196 (50%)
SEND: 25.8%
FSM Eligible: 61.4%
EAL: 13.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 23.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Budget per Pupil: £7,672/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.2%
Asian Indian: 6.8%
Black African: 5.8%
White Other: 4.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.8%
Other: 1.8%
Asian Pakistani: 1.5%
Mixed Other: 1.3%

72.2%

White British

6.8%

Asian Indian

5.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01255424335

admin@altonpark.school

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Alton Park Road

Clacton-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 147603
UKPRN: 10084600
Establishment No.: 2184
Trust: THE SIGMA TRUST

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