SchoolScoresAlton Park Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE SIGMA TRUST
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL
01255 424335 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 13 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
33 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Clacton-on-Sea comparisons use the 8 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 8 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Clacton-on-Sea | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 86% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 77% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 6% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 30% | 37% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 72% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 39%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Clacton-on-Sea figures pool parents at the Clacton-on-Sea schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
117 pupils in this year group.
35% — 28 points below the Essex average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 56% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 54% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 53% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Essex. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Essex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 61.4% | 21.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.1% | 13.9%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 12.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Lower than 3% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 13.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 26.6 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 21.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea. Higher than 88% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 28.9% | 13.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed, may be improving 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- White Hall Academy and Nursery 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravens Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cann Hall Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sir Martin Frobisher Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Great Clacton CofE Junior School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2023 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holland Park Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burrsville Infant Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022
- Engaines Primary School and Nursery 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alton Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Alton Park Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 March 2024.
How did Alton Park Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Alton Park Junior School?
39% of the 33 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Alton Park Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147603.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.