The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.0
13.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
15%
26.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 3Source: 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
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 242 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 34 days per year on average — over a month of school.
45% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
12% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,516
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 53.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Marc Cologne (Head of Academy)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Pathfields Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhite Hall Academy and Nursery
Primary · 377m away
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 785m away
Cann Hall Primary School
Primary · 824m away
Minerva Independent School
Independent · 873m away
Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 923m away
Ravens Academy
Primary · 986m away
Alton Park Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Essex Fresh Start
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lift Clacton a selective school?
No. Lift Clacton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lift Clacton's Ofsted rating?
Lift Clacton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Clacton?
Lift Clacton currently has 1,516 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Clacton take?
Lift Clacton caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lift Clacton?
Lift Clacton is in Clacton on Sea, CO15 3JL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lift Clacton have a sixth form?
Yes, Lift Clacton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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