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Clacton County High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,740 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Sigma Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Colne Community School, Harwich and Dovercourt High School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, St Helena School and Paxman Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Attendance, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Clacton Coastal Academy | |
| 5.0 | Tendring Technology College | |
| 6.2 | Colne Community School | |
| 10.1 | Harwich and Dovercourt High School | |
| 11.0 | Manningtree High School | |
| 11.7 | Colchester Academy | |
| 12.1 | The Thomas Lord Audley School | |
| 13.2 | Colchester Royal Grammar School | |
| 13.3 | The Gilberd School | |
| 13.3 | Holbrook Academy | |
| 13.4 | St Helena School | |
| 13.5 | Paxman Academy |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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