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Clacton County High School

Clacton County High School, Clacton-on-Sea
Secondary

Clacton County High School

Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ

A Good-rated secondary school in Clacton-on-Sea.

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Pupils
1,854
Ages
11-18
FSM
33.4%
Attainment 8
38.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.2%
Basics 9-5
30.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.1%
EBacc APS
3.10
EBacc 9-5
7.2%
EBacc 9-4
10.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.74
A*-A Grades
13.4%
A*-B Grades
34.8%
AAB+ %
5.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

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Community & Reviews

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About Clacton County High School

Clacton County High School is a secondary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 142 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. The school has around 1,854 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Clacton County High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Clacton County High School

What is Clacton County High School's Ofsted rating?
Clacton County High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What do parents say about Clacton County High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 142 responses): 80% of parents would recommend Clacton County High School.
What are Clacton County High School's latest exam results?
Clacton County High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Clacton County High School located?
Clacton County High School is a secondary school in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex (CO15 6DZ).
How many pupils attend Clacton County High School?
Clacton County High School has around 1,854 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Clacton County High School with other schools?
View Clacton County High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Essex.