Is Frinton-on-Sea Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 30 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 347th of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Frinton-on-Sea Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 47% of pupils at Frinton-on-Sea Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Frinton-on-Sea Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Frinton-on-Sea Primary 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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Frinton-on-Sea Primary School

Fifth Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9LQ

Local ranking347th of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 30 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Continues from Frinton-on-Sea Primary School (URN 114723) since 1 September 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 30 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 47.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 60.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 67.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 53.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 209
Boys: 115 (55%)
Girls: 96 (45%)
Capacity: 210 (100% full)
SEND: 16.8%
FSM Eligible: 15.8%
EAL: 4.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 15.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,187/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.2% 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
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.2%
White Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.0%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%
Other: 0.5%

95.2%

White British

1.4%

White Other

1.0%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01255674007

head@frintononsea.essex.sch.uk

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Fifth Avenue

Frinton-on-Sea, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 149966
UKPRN: 10092923
Establishment No.: 2028
Trust: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST

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