Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Address: Craigfield Avenue, Great Clacton
Town/City: Clacton-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: CO15 4HR
Telephone Number: 01255 424906
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Diocese Of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Chelmsford

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Tara Finney
Capacity: 256
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 254 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.9%

Location and administration

URN: 140367
DfE Number: 881/2097
UKPRN: 10044157
UPRN: 200002753287
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Clacton (E14001174)
Electoral Ward: St John's (E05011954)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 617948E, 216765N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 27.53" N 1° 9' 36.81" E
Plus Code: 9F33R556+33

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Burrsville Infant Academy (0.1km)
  2. Holland Park Primary School (1.0km)
  3. Clacton County High School (1.1km)
  4. White Hall Academy and Nursery (1.1km)
  5. Shorefields School (1.2km)
  6. Cann Hall Primary School (1.4km)
  7. Lift Clacton (1.5km)
  8. Minerva Independent School (1.8km)
  9. St Clare's Catholic Primary School (2.2km)
  10. Oakwood Infant and Nursery School (2.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Michelle Barnett - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mr Mark Carter-Tufnell - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Anna Cooksey - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 24 February 2025.
  • Tara Finney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Dave Ford - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mr Angus Gallagher - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 January 2026.
  • Mr Mike Hope - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2030.
  • Claire Jackson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Lucie Levett - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 September 2025.
  • Charlotte Little - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 27 April 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Ms Emma Somers - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Ms Mariette Stock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2029.