Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery

How places are decided at Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery

Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery has 231 pupils on roll.

What ages does Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery take?

Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery located?

Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is located in Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0DY, Essex.

How do I apply to Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery have a religious character?

Yes — Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery for 2026-27 (Reception) was 5.025 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Reception places decided at Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

When Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children (as defined in the Primary Education in Essex booklet); 2. Siblings on roll — Children who on the date of application will have a sibling on the roll of the school. Sibling means a full, step, half, adopted or fostered brother or sister, but not cousin, who will be living permanently with them at the same address at the date of their entry to the school; the school may require proof of relationship; 3. Parish residence + regular worship at St Michael's — A child whose place of residence is within the boundary of the Anglican Parish of Thorpe-le-Soken and who are involved in the faith and worship of the Parish Church of St Michael’s Thorpe-le-Soken on a regular basis, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event of oversubscription priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority. Straight line distances are calculated by the LA as described in the Primary Education in Essex booklet.

What is the largest ethnic background at Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 86.1% of pupils at Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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