Sir Martin Frobisher Academy, Clacton-on-Sea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
23 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 76%. Maths has improved from 80% to 84%. Writing has improved from 80% to 84%.
Class Sizes
23.4
Avg class size
25.0
Infant (KS1)
22.8
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
171 pupils
270 capacity
99 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Clacton-on-Sea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Clacton-on-Sea
Admissions Demand - Essex
Places available
17,913
Applications
15,619
Got 1st preference
90.3%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Essex (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
10.17698%
Overall absence
36.21622%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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