Clacton County High School
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ · Essex · secondary school
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58th of 78 secondary schools in Essex we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.2/10 against 587 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.6 · 11 | 30% | 0.34 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.35 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.5 · 10 | 10% | 0.11 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clacton County High School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024-12. In 2024/25, 30.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the PRIDE & Diversity Hub, Dungeons & Dragons Club, Science Club, CCHS Choir, Climbing Club, and Netball Club. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,886 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,320. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Clacton County High School
Overview
Clacton County High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy school, feel safe, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum and high-quality teaching that enables them to progress well. The school fosters a positive environment where staff build strong relationships with pupils, and most students achieve well across academic and vocational courses.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well designed, ambitious and meets pupils’ learning needs effectively," with a wide range of structured academic and vocational courses.
- Staff provide "high-quality teaching" and receive effective professional development, enabling them to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) successfully.
- Behaviour is generally good, with a "revised behaviour management system" that staff and pupils understand and use consistently.
- Pupils have access to an "extensive enhancement curriculum," including sports, arts, and charity work, which helps develop their talents and interests.
- Sixth-form students respond to high expectations, achieve well, and are "prepared well for their next steps" through unbiased careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, do not develop foundational knowledge of reading and writing well enough, preventing full access to the curriculum; the school must identify weaknesses early and provide effective support.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, missing vital learning; the school must implement effective actions early to ensure high attendance for all.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.5 |
| 2024/25 | 38.6 |
| 2025/26 | 37.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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