Clacton County High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Walton Road Clacton-on-Sea Essex CO15 6DZ |
| Phone | 01255424266 |
| Reference Number | 138084 |
Clacton County High School continues to maintain good standards since its last inspection, demonstrating effective leadership under the head of school, Chris Taylor, and support from Sigma Trust. The school provides a positive and safe environment where pupils enjoy learning and feel valued. Although most students progress well academically, there are concerns regarding some pupils' mastery of basic reading and writing skills, which hinders their full engagement with the curriculum. The school is proactive in addressing challenges and fostering good relationships between staff and students, contributing to a respectful school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1854 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.38%
Girls: 49.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 178 | 154 | 332 |
| 8 | 158 | 165 | 323 |
| 9 | 165 | 157 | 322 |
| 10 | 143 | 147 | 290 |
| 11 | 147 | 129 | 276 |
| 12 | 69 | 80 | 149 |
| 13 | 74 | 88 | 162 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.3% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| African | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 19 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Jun 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Clacton County High School | |
| 09 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 May 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
| 28 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and feel safe.
- Staff build positive relationships with pupils.
- Pupils benefit from high-quality teaching.
- The curriculum is ambitious and meets learning needs effectively.
- Most pupils achieve well and make connections to their previous learning.
- Pupils are encouraged to talk openly about sensitive topics.
- The school promotes personal development effectively.
- The school has high expectations for attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not master basic reading and writing skills.
- Not all pupils receive timely support to catch up.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 94 | 22 | 37 | 14 | 0 | 167 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 95 | 22 | 36 | 14 | 0 | 167 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 81 | 25 | 45 | 15 | 1 | 167 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 90 | 27 | 41 | 9 | 0 | 167 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 85 | 25 | 45 | 11 | 1 | 167 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 71 | 34 | 41 | 19 | 2 | 167 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 80 | 31 | 39 | 17 | 0 | 167 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 60 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 30 | 167 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 83 | 27 | 36 | 17 | 4 | 167 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 83 | 20 | 38 | 20 | 6 | 167 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 78 | 29 | 43 | 17 | 0 | 167 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 110 | 57 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.1 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.83 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.4% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 137 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Holland Park Primary School
Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6NG |
0.52 miles |
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White Hall Academy and Nursery
Melbourne Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 3SP |
0.68 miles |
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Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
Craigfield Avenue, Great Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4HR |
0.71 miles |
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Burrsville Infant Academy
Craigfield Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 4HR |
0.76 miles |
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Alton Park Junior School
Alton Park Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1DL |
0.95 miles |
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Oakwood Infant and Nursery School
Windsor Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2AH |
0.99 miles |
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Cann Hall Primary School
Constable Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8DA |
1.15 miles |
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St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Cloes Lane, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8AG |
1.31 miles |
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Ravens Academy
Nayland Drive, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8TZ |
1.43 miles |
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Holland Haven Primary School
Primrose Road, Holland-on-Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 5PP |
1.55 miles |
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Sir Martin Frobisher Academy
Frobisher Drive, Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 2QH |
2.1 miles |
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Engaines Primary School and Nursery
St Osyth Road East, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 9PH |
2.1 miles |
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St Osyth Church of England Primary School
Norman Close, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8PN |
3.39 miles |
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Kirby Primary Academy
Halstead Road, Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 0LW |
4.13 miles |
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Rolph Church of England Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Thorpe-le-Soken, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 0DY |
4.18 miles |
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Weeley St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Old Clacton Road, Weeley, Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, CO16 9LW |
4.21 miles |
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Frinton-on-Sea Primary School
Fifth Avenue, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, CO13 9LQ |
4.37 miles |
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St Philomena's School
Hadleigh Road, Frinton-on-Sea, CO13 9HQ |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Shorefields School
Ogilvie House, 114 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6HF |
0.42 miles |
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Lift Clacton
Pathfields Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 3JL |
0.84 miles |
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Minerva Independent School
Minerva House, 18 Cottage Grove, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8DH |
1.31 miles |
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Compass Community School Essex
274 Harwich Road, Little Clacton, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO16 9PY |
3.12 miles |