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Clacton County High School
Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.7 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,854
Capacity
2,320
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, ranking in the top 85% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 80% recommending the school, although only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While 59% of graduates proceed to university, just 8% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 18% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 59% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (142 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
School has high expectations
83%
My child feels safe
80%
My child is happy
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
Progress is communicated
76%
My child makes good progress
73%
Behaviour is good
72%
School keeps me informed
68%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
42%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
White Other3.1%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.79680, 1.16095 · CO15 6DZ
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN138084
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.countyhigh.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Clacton County High School rated by Ofsted?
Clacton County High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2018.
Is Clacton County High School a good school?
Clacton County High School scores 68.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Clacton County High School?
Based on 142 Ofsted Parent View responses, Clacton County High School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Clacton County High School in GCSEs?
Clacton County High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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