Shorefields School
URN: 115471 • Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6HF
Overview
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Grotier (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01255424412
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ogilvie House, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6HF
Summary
Shorefields School is a community special school located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, catering to 162 pupils aged 3 to 19 with a range of complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The school prides itself on providing a holistic education tailored to each individual learner, supported by a dedicated team of teachers, assistants, and therapists.
The curriculum is designed to promote independence, self-esteem, and respect for diversity, aligning with British values such as democracy, mutual respect, and individual liberty. Shorefields actively engages families in the educational process, ensuring that their voices are heard and valued. The school offers a variety of facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory integration rooms, and outdoor play areas, enhancing the learning experience.
Shorefields School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to develop social skills and respect for others. The school is committed to safeguarding students from radicalisation and promoting safe online practices, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.
The curriculum is designed to promote independence, self-esteem, and respect for diversity, aligning with British values such as democracy, mutual respect, and individual liberty. Shorefields actively engages families in the educational process, ensuring that their voices are heard and valued. The school offers a variety of facilities, including a hydrotherapy pool, sensory integration rooms, and outdoor play areas, enhancing the learning experience.
Shorefields School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging pupils to develop social skills and respect for others. The school is committed to safeguarding students from radicalisation and promoting safe online practices, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.
Useful links
- Calling All Shorefields Parents! Become a Parent Governor at Shorefields School Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in our school community? We're looking for a new Parent Governor to join our Governing Body! As a Pare (governance)
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Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 162 | 95 | 67 | 145 | 55.10 |
2024-09-11 | 159 | 93 | 66 | 145 | 54.60 |
2023-09-11 | 148 | 89 | 59 | 145 | 52.80 |
2022-09-11 | 148 | 89 | 59 | 145 | 52.80 |
2021-09-11 | 145 | 91 | 54 | 145 | 43.90 |
2020-09-11 | 141 | 88 | 53 | 33.30 |
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