The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2012).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Fowler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ogilvie House, 114 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolland Park Primary School
Primary · 303m away
Clacton County High School
Secondary · 681m away
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Essex Fresh Start
Independent · 1.6km away
White Hall Academy and Nursery
Primary · 1.7km away
Holland Haven Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Lift Clacton
Secondary · 2.0km away
Alton Park Junior School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shorefields School's Ofsted rating?
Shorefields School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shorefields School?
Shorefields School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shorefields School take?
Shorefields School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Shorefields School?
Shorefields School is in Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6HF, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shorefields School have a sixth form?
Yes, Shorefields School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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