A good academy sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for St Clare's Catholic Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 106.0 | 109.0 |
| 2023 | 107.0 | 106.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 107.0 | 106.0 |
| 2024 | 106.0 | 109.0 |
Overall Trend:
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Improving trend (+1.0 per year)
Up 1.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"With Jesus we learn to love and love to learn"
St Clare's Catholic Primary School has a Catholic ethos; Mass is celebrated for the whole school at the beginning and end of each term; the school works with the parish Our Lady of Light; it is part of a multi-academy trust of seven Catholic schools.
Welcome message from Headteacher Jamie Whiteside emphasizing a broad, ambitious curriculum within a Catholic ethos, belief that every child can succeed, and a collaborative approach with staff, parents and governors to develop resilient, inclusive, compassionate and respectful learners.
SENCO: Mrs Izabela Konopka-Rowe
PAN 45 for entry. Admissions categories prioritized in this order: 1) Looked after children or previously looked after children from Catholic families; 2) Baptised Catholic children resident in Our Lady of Light Parish and adjoining parishes (with practising Catholic criteria); 3) Baptised Catholic children from wider areas; 4) Other Baptised Catholic children; 5) Other looked after children or children previously looked after; 6) Children from families committed to other Christian churches; 7) Any other application if places remain. Oversubscription criteria include priority for children who attend St Clare’s Nursery, siblings in the school, and straight-line distance. Waiting list maintained for postPAN applications. Admission timing follows full-time reception from September after fourth birthday. Mid-year admissions handled directly by the school. for queries contact the school office.