School Catchments and House Prices in St Osyth
In the St Osyth area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the St Osyth area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
How the St Osyth school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £350,000 and a detached home averages £385,000.
Ofsted ratings across the St Osyth area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in St Osyth.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the St Osyth numbers
The schools families ask about here are St Osyth Church of England Primary School, Clacton County High School, Colchester grammar & secondary schools and Independent schools (Colchester & area). 2 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: St Osyth to Clacton-on-Sea takes about 10 to 15 min drive.
By price, St Osyth ranks 188 of the 200 Essex locations we cover, at £350,000 against a county average of £520,425. Band D council tax here is £2,299, against an average of £2,301 across the county locations we cover.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating.
How St Osyth scores for different buyers
St Osyth is a historic, picturesque, sought-after creekside village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: St Osyth property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★☆☆ | A safe village with a Good primary (St Osyth CofE) and coast nearby, though secondaries mean a drive towards Clacton and a car is essential. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | A picturesque, characterful village with the priory, the creek and the coast close by, period and bungalow homes suit a lifestyle move at mid-value prices. |
| Second-home buyers | ★★★★☆ | One of Britain's sunniest corners, by the creek and the beaches at Point Clear, a genuine draw for a coastal bolthole. |
| Retirees | ★★★★☆ | Quiet, scenic and by the water, with a Good village primary and community life; the trade-off is the drive to Colchester General for an A&E. |
| Commuters (to London) | ★★☆☆☆ | No village station, Clacton or Colchester (Greater Anglia to Liverpool Street) are a drive away, so the commute is long. |
Families & retirees
People wanting a characterful coastal village with a village primary, a strong community and the creek, the priory and the beaches on the doorstep, near Clacton and within a drive of Colchester.
Sailors & coast lovers
People drawn to St Osyth Creek and its boatyards, the beaches towards Point Clear, and life on and by the water on the Tendring peninsula.
Holiday-home & value buyers
People wanting a waterside or holiday home, or a more affordable Essex village than the commuter belt, happy to drive to Clacton or Colchester for the train.
St Osyth is known locally for St Osyth Priory. The magnificent former Augustinian priory, whose flint gatehouse is one of the finest in England, a genuine landmark, with its grand house and gardens; the glory of St Osyth.
Practical detail for St Osyth: the CO16 postcode district, no station in the village, use Clacton or Colchester (Greater Anglia to London Liverpool Street) and nearest A and E is Colchester General Hospital, verify with NHS.
St Osyth at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| St Osyth Church of England Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Clacton County High School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Colchester grammar & secondary schools | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (Colchester & area) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about St Osyth
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £35,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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