Clacton County High School

StateSecondary

SecondaryAges 11–181,854 pupils

Walton Road, CO15 6DZWebsite01255424266

1,854 pupilsAges 11–18

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Pupils1,854

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 18

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

1,854 / 2,320 (80%)

Head Teacher

Mr Neil Gallagher

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 38.6

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

80%

Would recommend

9.9%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.9%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence28.9%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate23.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.1%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.7%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health138 pupils (46%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder52 pupils (17%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty46 pupils (15%)

Speech, Language & Communication32 pupils (11%)

Specific Learning Difficulty18 pupils (6%)

Physical Disability7 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed6 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (1%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (0%)

Other1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)114

Teaching assistants (FTE)19

Support staff (FTE)76

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils1,854

Free school meals30.3%

English as additional language5.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.3%

White Other3.1%

Black African2.3%

Mixed Other1.3%

Indian1.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.2%

Unclassified0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.8%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Chinese0.6%

Other0.5%

Asian Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Black Other0.3%

Bangladeshi0.3%

Black Caribbean0.2%

Gypsy/Roma0.1%

Pakistani0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

80.0%

of parents would recommend

142 responses

Happy child80.0%

Well taught80.0%

Safe80.0%

Good progress70.0%

Informed70.0%

Good behaviour70.0%

Well led60.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Jan 2026

Leavers' Destinations

81.0%

to education

Sixth Form45.0%

Employment4.0%

NEET10.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

The Sigma Trust

KS4

Attainment 842.9

Progress 8-0.21

EBacc entry36.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£8,052

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,548 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,214

Support staff£858

Premises£30

Energy£218

Learning resources£216

Income per pupil£8,475

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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