St Clare's Catholic Primary School

URN: 139583 • Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8AG

Overview

Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jamie Whiteside (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
01255425344
Website
Visit
Address
Cloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea CO16 8AG

Summary

St Clare's Catholic Primary School, located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 366 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can thrive as a successful learner. Central to its ethos is the mission statement, "With Jesus we learn to love and love to learn," which guides the school's approach to education and community involvement.

The curriculum at St Clare's is designed to be broad, balanced, and ambitious, encouraging curiosity and creativity across various subjects. The school prides itself on being a mastery maths specialist and offers nationally recognised music awards, alongside a diverse range of sports. This comprehensive educational framework aims to build self-confidence and resilience in pupils, preparing them for future challenges.

St Clare's actively engages with parents and the local community, including the Our Lady of Light parish, to enhance the educational experience. The school collaborates with seven other Catholic schools within a Multi-Academy Trust, sharing resources and expertise while maintaining its independent governance. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and support their children's learning journey.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE ROSARY TRUST - A CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY
Capacity
315
Pupils
366
Boys
189
Girls
177
FSM %
33.50
Open date
2013-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 366 189 177 315 33.50
2024-09-11 372 193 179 315 35.60
2023-09-11 361 175 186 315 34.40
2022-09-11 361 175 186 315 34.40
2021-09-11 296 145 151 315 35.10
2020-09-11 306 147 159 315 19.30

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