Schools in Clacton on Sea
21 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Clacton Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–19 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Clacton County High School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrsville Infant Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cann Hall Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Engaines Primary School and Nursery Foundation school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Great Clacton Church of England Junior School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Holland Park Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ravens Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Clare's Catholic Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| White Hall Academy and Nursery Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Alton Park Junior School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Holland Haven Primary School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2024) | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Sir Martin Frobisher Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Tendring Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn and Prosper School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–14 | — |
| Minerva Independent School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–17 | — |
| Shorefields School Community special school | Standards maintained (2024) | 3–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.