“schools in Essex”

1 Wellesley Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 3PP

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 Essex Fresh Start is a small independent day school in Essex that opened in 2007. It provides therapeutic education for up to 130 girls and boys aged 7–19 years who have not previously thrived in traditional schooling. It operates on two main sites in Witham and Clacton-on-Sea and uses two additional, smaller settings known as the Create Essex Therapeutic Hubs in Wickford and Jaywick. The two smaller sites are used to educate pupils but the proprietor has not informed the DfE that these premises are being used, or asked if permission is needed to do so.  Essex local authority commissions the school to provide individual educational packages for pupils who are unable to attend school. These are delivered either in the pupil’s home or in rooms hired in community buildings.  The school was last inspected in September 2014, when the overall quality of provision was found to be good and all of the independent school standards were met.

Hadleigh, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2SU · Part of South Essex Academy Trust

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Essex Academy Trust. The trust sponsors two other schools. Staff from Westwood Academy work closely with colleagues in the other schools.

Monkwick, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8NJ · Part of The Sigma Trust

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 The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set the minimum expectations for students’ attainment and progress.  The school is member of the North East Essex Partnership and the North East Essex Teaching School Alliance. It purchases part time alternative provision from several providers, including the Colchester Institute. This currently caters for 22 students in Key Stage 4. The school also purchases full time alternative provision from the North East Essex Alternative Provision School for 6 students in Key Stage 3.  The school is a member of The Stanway Federation Academy Trust and receives support to improve teaching and learning, and raise achievement, from The Stanway School, which is also a member of The Stanway Federation Trust. The Trust’s executive headteacher is also the headteacher of The Stanway School.  The headteacher was appointed in April 2013.

Wickhay, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5AF

Description of the school

St Anne Line Catholic Junior School is of average size. Pupils' attainment on entry is broadly average, with some weaknesses in writing. Although most pupils are from White British backgrounds, there are pupils from a range of minority ethnic backgrounds. There are average proportions of pupils whose first language is not English or who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. The proportion known to be eligible for free school meals is below average. The school has received the Sports Active Mark, the FA Charter Mark, the Basic Skills Charter Mark and awards for Healthy Schools, Essex Schools and Investors in People.

Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 0DH

What is it like to attend this school?

The school helps pupils develop their skills and talents through a rich extra-curricular offer. This includes chess and mindfulness clubs as well as a range of sporting activities. Pupils enjoy trips to landmarks such as Colchester Castle and Southend beach. They are inspired by visits from successful authors and local careers events.

Greenstead, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3QJ · Part of Reach2 Academy Trust

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils benefit from leaders’ commitment to ‘giving every child every chance, every day’ at this school. They enjoy a wide range of opportunities to enrich their lives and widen their horizons. Pupils visit local places of interest, such as Colchester Castle. They also travel further afield, visiting the Houses of Parliament or singing at The O2 arena. Pupils also delight in the memorable opportunities brought into school, such as a visiting circus.

1 Wellesley Road, Clacton, Essex, CO15 3PP

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 Essex Fresh Start is a small independent day school in Essex that opened in 2007. It provides therapeutic education for up to 130 girls and boys aged 7 to 19 years who have not previously thrived in traditional schooling. It operates on two main sites in Witham and Clacton-on-Sea. Two smaller settings known as the Create Essex Therapeutic Hubs in Wickford and Jaywick are no longer used to educate pupils. Some pupils access therapy provided by the school on site.  The school was last inspected in June 2017, when the overall quality of provision was judged as requires improvement. Not all of the independent school standards were met.  The school is one of a group of schools owned by the TCES Group. The TCES Group has a board of directors who act as a traditional board of governors. The proprietor, the director of clinical services, the director of operations for TCES and the external educational consultant provide the governance of the school. The proprietor intends to expand the

Mayes Lane, Ramsey, Harwich, CO12 5EL

What is it like to attend this school?

There are a range of opportunities for pupils to flourish outside the classroom. Pupils appreciate extra-curricular clubs, such as dance, musical theatre and mindfulness. Trips to Colchester Castle and the seaside broaden pupils’ horizons. A residential trip for Year 6 pupils builds their independence. Pupils can become learning ambassadors, school councillors and play leaders. These roles develop pupils’ leadership skills and involve them in the wider life of the school.

Brinkley Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9PU · Part of Alpha Trust

Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding

year, the school has become the sole secondary placement school for Essex University’s new MA and BSc speech and language therapy degrees.  The school is heavily involved in ‘STEM activities’ (science, technology, engineering and mathematics); for example, a member of staff was seconded to the Royal Academy of Engineering to develop a STEM network of schools. The school also takes a leading role in arts education, including representing north east Essex schools on the Royal Opera House Bridge Project.

The Gore, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2BG

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils enjoy opportunities to learn outside of the classroom, such as trips to Colchester Castle or a walk to the local library. Pupils can also attend a range of clubs to extend their interests and talents. Having these opportunities helps pupils broaden their horizons, which they value.

Chelmsford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1XJ

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 The proprietor body is Cambian Childcare Ltd, which is part of the Caretech group of companies. The Caretech group provides a range of services for children nationally, including other registered schools.  The proprietor is seeking registration with the Department for Education (DfE) as an independent special school to admit 25 pupils between the ages of 11 and 19.  The proposed school is based in Great Dunmow, Essex. The proposed school is on the site of the former Cambian Essex School which closed in 2016.  The proposed school will provide education for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. Pupils will often have been out of full-time education for long periods prior to admission.  Pupils will usually have an education, health and care plan (EHC plan). Each pupil will be funded by their local authority.  The proprietor body intends to admit pupils gradually to the proposed new school. Four

Ashingdon, Rochford, Essex, SS4 3LN · Part of Lift Schools

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils have fun with the extra activities like choir, sports, and drawing club. They enjoy visits linked to their learning, such as from history groups and trips to places like Colchester Castle to learn about the Romans. Their residential visit to the Isle of Wight is a highlight. Pupils also get chances to learn about responsibility through a range of roles, such as school councillors or junior leaders.

Canterbury Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7RU

Effectiveness of leadership and management Good

mathematics.  The curriculum is stimulating, as clearly demonstrated in the many high-quality displays around the school. Pupils have various opportunities to develop their sporting, musical and artistic skills. During the inspection, pupils were observed singing beautifully to parents in assemblies focused on Remembrance Day. A selection of pupils will be performing in the upcoming Essex school choir competition at Essex University. They will perform choral pieces in school as part of their Christmas celebrations.  Pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is good. Pupils respect others’ faiths and beliefs. For example, after studying key themes of Hinduism in religious education, upper key stage 2 pupils are looking forward to their planned visit to Neasden Temple in London. Pupil leadership roles, such as school prefects and school council representatives, enable pupils to take responsibility and recognise right from

Guildford Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2RA · Part of The Diocese of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust

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The school provides pupils with a range of trips and activities, which help to prepare them for life beyond school. To ensure these visits are affordable, the school has focused on making sure many make use of the rich history of Colchester. For example, in the summer term, pupils used local facilities to learn about art. These complement the range of other opportunities the school provides for pupils. For example, the school gives pupils the chance to take on responsibilities, such as by being play leaders.

Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3TG

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

quality assurance or improving the quality of teaching and learning. Several subjects, including mathematics and English, have an excellent GCSE partnership with local schools who use a common assessment framework. Marking is then carried out independently of the school to ensure accuracy. This gives weight and confidence to the school’s analysis of pupils’ progress and likely outcomes.  The school has made effective use of external links and support. It has utilised the local authority, two teaching school alliances and a ‘peer assessment and support’ exercise known as ‘Essex triads’. This involved leaders openly and honestly sharing information on the school and being visited by headteachers and senior leaders from two other Essex schools.  Governors, the headteacher and other leaders have used their skills and resources to improve the school rapidly to now be a good school. However, communication has so far not been effective enough to

Debden, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE · Part of Great Oak Multi Academy Trust

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils enjoy the many trips that enhance their learning. They particularly enjoyed the whole-school trip to Colchester Zoo where they learned about endangered animals. Pupils of all ages participate in a wide range of sporting activities. They compete, often successfully, against other schools locally and further afield. Extra- curricular clubs offer pupils the chance to develop their talents beyond the classroom. These include robotics, photography, cross-stitch and boot camp.

Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0LZ

Description of the school

This smaller than average school serves the rural village of Birch and the surrounding community. The vast majority of pupils are from a White British background. All the pupils speak English as their first language. The proportion entitled to free school meals is below average. The proportion of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities is average and very few of these have a statement of educational need. The school has an unusually large number of pupils in local authority care. The school makes provision for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) from the age of four. Pupils enter the school with standards that are generally typical for their age, although variations between cohorts are sometimes significant. A Sure Start Children's Centre, which is managed by an independent organisation, was opened on the school site in March 2008. The school has achieved the following awards: Healthy Schools, Active Mark Gold, Essex Schools and Investors

High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils love the range of activities on offer. These extend their passions and kindle new interests. They can learn performance skills for school productions, or how to provide technical support for them. Many pupils take part in school clubs. Pupils enjoy school trips focused on important world issues. These include studying conflict at the Imperial War Museum and threats to the environment on the Essex coast.

Birch, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0LZ

Description of the school

Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided (VA) Primary School serves the village of Birch and the surrounding rural community. Almost all of its pupils are of White British heritage. The socio-economic backgrounds of pupils' families are very diverse but few pupils are entitled to free school meals. The proportion of pupils who have special educational needs is about average. An above average proportion joins the school other than at the usual times. Pupils' attainment on entry is broadly average but there is a significant proportion whose language and social skills are below average. The school has achieved the following awards: Healthy Schools, Active Mark Gold, Essex Schools and Investors in People.

Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9UB · Part of Quantum Multi-Academy Trust

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities. This includes sports, creative and music clubs. Those in leadership roles, such as the school council, have a positive impact on improving aspects of school life for others. Trips such as those to Colchester Castle and the Science Museum bring learning to life.