Sir Martin Frobisher Academy, Clacton-on-Sea
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Clacton-on-Sea, part of Reach2 Academy Trust. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 14 schools in Clacton-on-Sea with published results, and 5,775th of 14,452 across England. It was 58% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Essex (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy in detail
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, athletics, Lego, cooking, gardening, art and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 80% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put Sir Martin Frobisher Academy as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sir Martin Frobisher Academy are Ravens Academy (1 mile, Good, 57% reading, 59% maths); Oakwood Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles, Good); St Clare's Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 84% maths); and Alton Park Junior School (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 56% reading, 53% maths).
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Ravens AcademyOakwood Infant and Nursery SchoolSt Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolAlton Park Junior School
The trust
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is one of 65 schools run by Reach2 Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 66% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sir Martin Frobisher Academy (as of September 2025): 74% would recommend the school, 78% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (83%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
70.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Black (7%).
In 2026, 63 pupils (36.8%) received SEN support and 6 (3.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Marlowe Road (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sir Martin Frobisher Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sir Martin Frobisher Academy issued 22 suspensions, 11.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy creates a place where children are happy, confident learners with high ambitions. The school excels at supporting all pupils, including those with additional needs, through thoughtfully planned lessons and exceptional pastoral care. Beyond academics, the school provides rich experiences like trips, themed days, and special initiatives that build character, resilience, and inspire pupils to explore the world around them.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on early reading with regular, tailored intervention that helps pupils achieve well
- Exceptional personal development through enrichment activities, trips, and the '11 before 11' initiative
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, who are valued and empowered to thrive through thoughtful curriculum adaptations
- Outstanding early years provision that builds strong foundations for children's education
- Consistently positive pupil behaviour and attitudes, with pupils showing mutual respect and resilience
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not always make explicit connections between new learning and pupils' prior knowledge, which can create gaps in understanding and make it harder for pupils to recall and build on what they have learned
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong safeguarding culture prioritizing pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
School trips, themed days, clubs, community-based events, '11 before 11' initiative, outdoor learning
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is a primary school where pupils are encouraged to dream big and rise to high expectations. The school has made remarkable progress since its previous inspection, with pupils thriving academically and developing strong character.
At a Glance
70.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 80% to 84% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 84% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
25.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Essex
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sir Martin Frobisher Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is in Essex; for families living there:
- Essex's school travel policy: Education Transport Policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
58%
Available places
184 pupils
315 places
131 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Clacton-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Clacton-on-Sea
Across Essex council
Places available
17,932
Applications
15,737
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All primary applications across Essex council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
40.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
171
Total Pupils
100
Boys
71
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
19.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£41,315
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,010
Per pupil
£1484k
Total funding
£195k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.2%
Overall absence
36.2%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
Questions parents ask about Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
What are SATs results like at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
Of the pupils at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 84% did so in maths.
What is Sir Martin Frobisher Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is oversubscribed, Essex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 58% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
Classes at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy average 24.4 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy has around 171 pupils on roll. 70% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
10.2% of sessions were missed at Sir Martin Frobisher Academy in 2024/25. 36.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
Apply through Essex's coordinated admissions process, naming Sir Martin Frobisher Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Sir Martin Frobisher Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Essex is 9 (the median across 614 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sir Martin Frobisher Academy?
Sir Martin Frobisher Academy is at Frobisher Drive, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)