Engaines Primary School and Nursery vs Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Clacton-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
254 students
| Measure | Engaines Primary School and Nursery Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | Great Clacton Church of England Junior School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #966 of 1,872 | #1636 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8032 of 15,697 | #13690 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 324 | 254 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 254 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 121.8% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clacton-on-Sea | Clacton-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.engainesprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.greatclactoncofejunior.com |
The verdict
- •Engaines Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 21.9).
- •Engaines Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 47%).
- •Engaines Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 324 students compared with 254.
- •Engaines Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Engaines Primary School and Nursery better than Great Clacton Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Engaines Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (49.8 vs 21.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Engaines Primary School and Nursery and Great Clacton Church of England Junior School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Clacton-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery: 324. Great Clacton Church of England Junior School: 254. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Engaines Primary School and Nursery and Great Clacton Church of England Junior School rank in East of England?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery is 966th of 1,872 and Great Clacton Church of England Junior School is 1636th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).