How many pupils does Sir Martin Frobisher Academy have?

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy has 185 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Sir Martin Frobisher Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

76% of pupils at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sir Martin Frobisher Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is located at Frobisher Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2QH.

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy

Frobisher Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2QH

Not rated

Inspected 8 July 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

76%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

185

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Sir Martin Frobisher Academy

Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is an academy sponsor led in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 185 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 70.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 185 / 270 (69%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 July 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

70.2%

Free school meals

6.4%

EAL

4.9%

SEN support

31.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

76%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

10.2%

Overall absence

36.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

12.46

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.5 vs 2023/24

23.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -5.4 vs 2023/24

14.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£38,100

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£4,964 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,876

Spend per pupil

£9,330

Income per pupil

43%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Frobisher Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2QH
Phone: 01255427073
Head Teacher: Simon Wood
Website: https://smfa.org.uk

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?: Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is an academy sponsor led in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sir Martin Frobisher Academy have?: Sir Martin Frobisher Academy has 185 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Sir Martin Frobisher Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 76% of pupils at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sir Martin Frobisher Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?: Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is located at Frobisher Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2QH.

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