Cann Hall Primary School
Primary · Academy sponsor led · Ages 5–11 · Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
Cann Hall Primary School is a primary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex for ages 5–11 (academy sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 27 April 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Constable Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 8DA
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Essex
- Pupils on roll
- 415 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 27 April 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils at Cann Hall really enjoy school.”
- “Pupils are proud of their work.”
- “Engaging displays around the school celebrate their excellent writing.”
To improve
- “However, the range and quantity of books for older pupils to choose from for independent reading varies from class to class.”
- “This means that some pupils do not have as wide an exposure to different texts as others.”
- “However, a significant number are persistently absent, sometimes linked to anxiety about returning after the pandemic.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 June 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 76% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 60 first-preference applications, 58 offers in total, 57 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Essex.
- White Hall Academy and Nursery 0.5 mi Good
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 0.6 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Ravens Academy 0.7 mi Good
- Great Clacton Church of England Junior School 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Burrsville Infant Academy 0.9 mi School remains Good
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 1.1 mi School remains Good
- Alton Park Junior School 1.1 mi Requires improvement
- Engaines Primary School and Nursery 1.2 mi Good