Essex
Alton Park Junior School
Close to home and non-selective, but attainment sits below the national average and the last inspection asked for improvement.
What the data says
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35% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — significantly below the national average of around 61%. Progress and context measures may still show positive value-added.
- 35%
- Expected standard (R+W+M)
- 0%
- Higher standard (R+W+M)
- 2024/2025
- Academic year
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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Starting school in September 2027
- Primary (Reception): apply by 15 January 2027; offers on 16 April 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 35.0% | 0.0% | 56.0% | 54.0% | 53.0% | 101.0 | 100.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 35.0% | 1.0% | 58.0% | 43.0% | 51.0% | 102.0 | 100.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 24.0% | 0.0% | 46.0% | 30.0% | 43.0% | 99.0 | 98.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other primary schools in Essex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 147603 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-11 |
| Headteacher | Nicole Almond |
| Trust | THE SIGMA TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CO15 1DL |
| Pupils | 399 |
| FSM eligible | 60.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL
https://altonparkjunior.org.uk/1255424335| DfE number | 2184 |
| UKPRN | 10084600 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 6 May 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Publication date | 6 May 2024 |