Engaines Primary School and Nursery

Engaines Primary School and Nursery, located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, is a mixed foundation school with a current enrollment of 308 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 266. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its CHERISH values: Resilience, Inquisitiveness, Confidence, and Empathy. These principles are integral to the school's ethos, promoting a culture where children are encouraged to embrace challenges and learn from their experiences.

The curriculum at Engaines is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, ensuring that all subjects are carefully mapped for equitable coverage across mixed year groups. The school employs the Little Wandle phonics scheme in Key Stage 1 to support early reading development. Additionally, Engaines prioritizes the educational needs of disadvantaged pupils through its Pupil Premium strategy, aiming to close attainment gaps and remove barriers to learning.

Engaines Primary School received a 'Good' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection in December 2022. The school encourages parental involvement and feedback through the Parent View platform, fostering a strong community connection and continuous improvement in educational outcomes. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.