Alton Park Junior School

URN: 114721 • Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1DL

Overview

Name
Alton Park Junior School
URN
114721
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
50.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Samantha Norfolk (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
Website
Address
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1DL

Summary

Alton Park Junior School, located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, is a community primary school that caters to a mixed-gender population with a capacity of 460 students. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to be kind, safe, responsible, and ready to learn. The ethos of the school emphasizes community, aspiration, and the holistic development of each pupil.

The curriculum at Alton Park is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on both academic and personal growth. It incorporates the CUSP programme, which is based on evidence-led practices to enhance knowledge retention and vocabulary development. The school aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for their future, promoting resilience and a growth mindset through engaging lessons and diverse learning opportunities.

Alton Park Junior School also prioritizes inclusivity and support for all students, ensuring that they are nurtured academically, socially, and emotionally. The school actively encourages participation in enrichment activities, fostering a sense of belonging and preparing pupils for the next stages of their education.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
460
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-03-31
Last Ofsted
2014-05-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 460
2024-09-11 460
2023-09-11 460
2022-09-11 460
2021-09-11 460
2020-09-11 460

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