The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.6
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 283 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 165 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,854
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 33.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neil Gallagher (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShorefields School
Special school · 681m away
Holland Park Primary School
Primary · 830m away
Essex Fresh Start
Independent · 956m away
White Hall Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lift Clacton
Secondary · 1.3km away
Alton Park Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Clacton County High School a selective school?
No. Clacton County High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Clacton County High School's Ofsted rating?
Clacton County High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clacton County High School?
Clacton County High School currently has 1,854 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clacton County High School take?
Clacton County High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Clacton County High School?
Clacton County High School is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clacton County High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Clacton County High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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