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Tendring Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Tendring Primary School is a community primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 207 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

207

Pupils

210

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Tendring Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Tendring Primary School is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Tendring Primary School — School Information

Full address
School Road, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BP
Local authority
Essex
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
13% of pupils
DfE URN
114738

Other Primary Schools in Clacton-on-Sea

If Tendring Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Clacton-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tendring Primary School

Is Tendring Primary School oversubscribed?

Tendring Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Tendring Primary School?

Admission to Tendring Primary School 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 Tendring Primary School cover?

Tendring Primary School is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Tendring Primary School?

Tendring Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.