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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- ScoPay Login (online payments) (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Our Trust (other)
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
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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