Engaines Primary School and Nursery
Foundation primary school in Clacton-on-Sea (Essex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Attendance is very important at Engaines. We want to ensure all children have access to the best possible chance of success as they progress through the school and into secondary education. To report your child's absence please either telephone the school 01255 860210 or email - Please ensure that you are entering your child's information in the email.
You must report your child's absence, to the school office, on each day of illness before 9am. If absence is for a medical appointment, proof must be shown. This can be sent in via email (see link above) or via school dojo. It is important that we have direct communication from parents or carers to explain an absence. We cannot accept a child's explanation.
Please make every effort to keep in touch. You can email or call the office to explain an absence. If we don't hear from you we will get in touch. If no reason for absence has been given, you will be contacted promptly by the office or attendance lead and it may be followed up by the school's Education Welfare Officer.
Please click on the link below to view the Engaines Primary School and Nursery Attendance Policy
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Choir
- Football
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 115314
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Clacton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Colin Steele | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Chloe Brown | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Theresa Greyson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Natalie Booroff | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jacinta Jane Tarr | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hannah Shadbolt | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Chris Joy | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Kim Harper Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Emma Tresadern Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Helen Todd Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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