How many pupils does Alton Park Junior School have?

Alton Park Junior School has 399 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Alton Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Alton Park Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024).

How does Alton Park Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

35% of pupils at Alton Park Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Alton Park Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Alton Park Junior School is part of THE SIGMA TRUST.

Where is Alton Park Junior School?

Alton Park Junior School is located at Alton Park Road, Tendring, Essex, CO15 1DL.

Alton Park Junior School

Alton Park Road, Tendring, Essex, CO15 1DL

Requires Improvement

Inspected 13 March 2024

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

35%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

399

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Alton Park Junior School

Alton Park Junior School is an academy converter in Tendring, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 399 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SIGMA TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 61.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 399
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

61.7%

Free school meals

11.9%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

23.1%

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)

35%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

8.8%

Overall absence

26.8%

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.

21.13

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

18.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.7 vs 2023/24

22.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24

£50,907

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,099 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

8.6% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,672

Spend per pupil

£7,897

Income per pupil

45%

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: Alton Park Road, Tendring, Essex, CO15 1DL
Phone: 01255424335
Head Teacher: Nicole Almond
Website: https://altonparkjunior.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Alton Park Junior School?: Alton Park Junior School is an academy converter in Tendring, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Alton Park Junior School have?: Alton Park Junior School has 399 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Alton Park Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Alton Park Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 March 2024).
How does Alton Park Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 35% of pupils at Alton Park Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Alton Park Junior School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Alton Park Junior School is part of THE SIGMA TRUST.
Where is Alton Park Junior School?: Alton Park Junior School is located at Alton Park Road, Tendring, Essex, CO15 1DL.

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