Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Address: St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton
Town/City: Clacton-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: CO16 9PH
Telephone Number: 01255 860210
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Christopher Joy
Capacity: 266
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 324 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 122% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29%

Location and administration

URN: 115314
DfE Number: 881/5274
UKPRN: 10069672
UPRN: 200001851310
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Clacton (E14001174)
Electoral Ward: Little Clacton (E05011950)

Easting & Northing: 616502E, 218628N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 49' 29.77" N 1° 8' 25.61" E
Plus Code: 9F33R4FR+X5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Cann Hall Primary School (2.0km)
  2. Minerva Independent School (2.2km)
  3. Compass Community School Essex (2.3km)
  4. Burrsville Infant Academy (2.3km)
  5. Great Clacton Church of England Junior School (2.4km)
  6. White Hall Academy and Nursery (2.6km)
  7. Lift Clacton (2.8km)
  8. St Clare's Catholic Primary School (2.9km)
  9. Ravens Academy (3.0km)
  10. Clacton County High School (3.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Natalie Booroff - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Mrs Chloe Brown - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2030.
  • Mrs Theresa Greyson - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Mrs Kim Harper - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2025.
  • Mr Chris Joy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Hannah Shadbolt - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Mr Colin Steele - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mrs Jacinta Jane Tarr - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Todd - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Tresadern - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 June 2026.