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St Philomena's School

Other independent school · Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 11
Pupils89
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Philippa Mathews
Local authorityEssex
Opened16 Dec 1957
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 115415.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils89
Girls45
Boys44
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.3
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St Philomena's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryFrinton-on-Sea Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miSecondaryLift TendringAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryLift HamfordAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.4 miPrimaryKirby Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.6 miPrimaryWalton on the Naze Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good

Frequently asked questions about St Philomena's School

How many pupils attend St Philomena's School?

St Philomena's School has 89 pupils aged 4 to 11.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.