Engaines Primary School and Nursery vs St Clare's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.9 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
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
362 students
| Measure | Engaines Primary School and Nursery Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | St Clare's Catholic Primary School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #966 of 1,872 | #893 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8032 of 15,697 | #7356 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 324 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 121.8% | 114.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 73% |
| 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.st-clares.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.0 vs 49.8).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 69%).
- •St Clare's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 324.
- •Engaines Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while St Clare's Catholic Primary 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Engaines Primary School and Nursery better than St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Clare's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (53.0 vs 49.8 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 St Clare's Catholic Primary School?
About 2.9 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. St Clare's Catholic Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Engaines Primary School and Nursery and St Clare's Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Engaines Primary School and Nursery is 966th of 1,872 and St Clare's Catholic Primary School is 893rd of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).