How many pupils does Clacton County High School have?

Clacton County High School has 1,854 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Clacton County High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Clacton County High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 in 2025/26.

Is Clacton County High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Clacton County High School is part of THE SIGMA TRUST.

Where is Clacton County High School?

Clacton County High School is located at Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ.

Clacton County High School

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

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

37.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,854

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Clacton County High School

Clacton County High School is an academy converter in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,854 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SIGMA TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 (2025/26). 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,854 / 2,320 (80%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.7%

Free school meals

6.7%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

13.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.5

Attainment 8

290 pupils

27.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

37 students

5.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

59%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

87%

Sustained destination

81%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.9%

Overall absence

28.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

113.95

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

17.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

19.06

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.2 vs 2023/24

£53,504

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,187 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0.9% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

8.9

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,315

Spend per pupil

£8,705

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ
Phone: 01255424266
Principal: Neil Gallagher
Website: http://www.countyhigh.org.uk/

Academy Trust

THE SIGMA TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Clacton County High School?: Clacton County High School is an academy converter in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Clacton County High School have?: Clacton County High School has 1,854 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Clacton County High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Clacton County High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 in 2025/26.
Is Clacton County High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Clacton County High School is part of THE SIGMA TRUST.
Where is Clacton County High School?: Clacton County High School is located at Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ.

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