Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
URN: 143121 • Clacton-on-Sea CO15 2QH
Overview
- Name
- Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
- URN
- 143121
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 37.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Wood (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01255427073
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Frobisher Drive, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 2QH
Summary
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, catering to children from Reception to Year 6. As a one-form entry school, it currently serves 185 pupils, with a capacity of 270. The academy is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust, which emphasizes strong cultural and social values alongside an innovative curriculum designed to empower students and foster independent learning.
The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where high aspirations and expectations support the development of self-esteem and community spirit among students. Sir Martin Frobisher Academy promotes a bespoke curriculum enriched with unique learning experiences, ensuring that every child develops a love of learning and achieves their potential across all areas of school life.
For families needing additional support, the school has a dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator (SENDCo) who oversees provisions for children with SEND. The academy also offers before and after-school care, providing a safe and engaging environment for children outside of regular school hours.
The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where high aspirations and expectations support the development of self-esteem and community spirit among students. Sir Martin Frobisher Academy promotes a bespoke curriculum enriched with unique learning experiences, ensuring that every child develops a love of learning and achieves their potential across all areas of school life.
For families needing additional support, the school has a dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-Ordinator (SENDCo) who oversees provisions for children with SEND. The academy also offers before and after-school care, providing a safe and engaging environment for children outside of regular school hours.
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- Sir Martin Frobisher Academy (other)
- Home (other)
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- Holidays During Term Time (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 185
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 85
- FSM %
- 75.10
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 185 | 100 | 85 | 270 | 75.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 171 | 89 | 82 | 270 | 73.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 188 | 103 | 85 | 270 | 72.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 188 | 103 | 85 | 285 | 72.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 212 | 115 | 97 | 315 | 66.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 258 | 139 | 119 | 315 | 46.60 |
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