Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Contact details for the school

School Name: Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Address: High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken
Town/City: Clacton-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: CO16 0DY
Telephone Number: 01255 861317
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
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

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Emrich
Capacity: 244
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 231 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15%

Location and administration

URN: 140506
DfE Number: 881/5208
UKPRN: 10044498
UPRN: 100091466004
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Clacton (E14001174)
Electoral Ward: Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland (E05011960)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 617876E, 222366N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 51' 28.65" N 1° 9' 45.74" E
Plus Code: 9F33V557+53

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Compass Community School Essex (1.8km)
  2. Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School (3.3km)
  3. Engaines Primary School and Nursery (4.0km)
  4. Tendring Primary School (4.1km)
  5. Kirby Primary Academy (4.3km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Rosie Asbridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Lee Caffull - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Marjorie Colebourne - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2027.
  • Hazel Crane - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Mrs Nicola Emrich - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Diane Fawcett - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Karen Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Charlotte Little - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Mr Garry Neave - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 May 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 May 2030.
  • Mr Garry Neave - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Chelsey Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 July 2028.
  • Victoria Tames - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 May 2028.