Clacton County High School
URN: 138084 • Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DZ
Overview
- Name
- Clacton County High School
- URN
- 138084
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Gallagher (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01255424266
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6DZ
Summary
Clacton County High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, with a current enrolment of 1,854 students and a capacity of 2,320. The school is committed to providing a first-class education within an inclusive environment for students aged 11-19. Its ethos revolves around raising aspirations and transforming lives, with a strong emphasis on high expectations for both academic performance and personal development.
The curriculum at Clacton County High School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering challenging and appropriate work to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school prioritises safeguarding and creating a stimulating learning environment, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive. Additionally, a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports, drama, and community service, are available to enrich students' educational experiences.
Clacton County High School values its role within the community and encourages students to engage in charitable activities, fostering a sense of compassion and responsibility. The school aims to develop confident, independent individuals who are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Clacton County High School is designed to be broad and balanced, offering challenging and appropriate work to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school prioritises safeguarding and creating a stimulating learning environment, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive. Additionally, a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports, drama, and community service, are available to enrich students' educational experiences.
Clacton County High School values its role within the community and encourages students to engage in charitable activities, fostering a sense of compassion and responsibility. The school aims to develop confident, independent individuals who are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
Useful links
- Governance Committee (governance)
- SEND & Learning Support (sen)
- Senso (sen)
- Key Dates Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- CCHS Expectations (download)
- British Values (download)
- RSHE Statement (download)
- Student Code of Conduct (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Tendring Enterprise Studio School (47.7)
- Bishops Park College (45.2)
- Clacton County High School (45.2)
- Colbayns High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SIGMA TRUST
- Capacity
- 2320
- Pupils
- 1854
- Boys
- 934
- Girls
- 920
- FSM %
- 33.40
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1854 | 934 | 920 | 2320 | 33.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1829 | 906 | 923 | 2320 | 29.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1735 | 861 | 874 | 2320 | 23.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1735 | 861 | 874 | 1535 | 23.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1713 | 846 | 867 | 1535 | 19.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1661 | 842 | 819 | 1535 | 16.40 |
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