Engaines Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Engaines Primary School and Nursery is a foundation primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 308 pupils, and a capacity of 266 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
308
Pupils
266
Capacity
116%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Engaines Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Engaines Primary School and Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Engaines Primary School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 9PH
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 26.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 115314
Other Primary Schools in Clacton-on-Sea
If Engaines Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CO15 2AH
Tendring Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CO16 0BP
Holland Haven Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · CO15 5PP
White Hall Academy and Nursery Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO15 3SP
Cann Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO16 8DA
St Clare's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · CO16 8AG
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Frequently Asked Questions — Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Is Engaines Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Engaines Primary School and Nursery currently has 308 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 266 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Engaines Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Engaines Primary School and Nursery is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Engaines Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Engaines Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Engaines Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Engaines Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.