Shorefields School

A outstanding community special school school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shorefields School.

Clacton-On-Sea, CO156HF Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 December 2012
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ogilvie House
114 Holland Road
Clacton-On-Sea, CO156HF
Phone
1255424412
Website
shorefields.essex.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
115471
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Ogilvie House, 114 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6HF
Website
https://www.shorefields.essex.sch.uk/
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
145 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
159
Free School Meals
57.4% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (159 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
43.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
159 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To be a centre of excellence in specialist provision for PMLD, SLD & ASD pupils."

caring respect equal opportunities partnership with families Learning and Achievement for All

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Shorefields School. A maintained day special school for 159 pupils in North East Essex aged 3–19, with a wide range of needs including PMLD, SLD, ASC with LD, PNI and Complex Communication, Sensory and Physical Needs. The school is staffed by a highly skilled and dedicated team of teachers, assistants and therapists who work holistically to tailor education to each pupil; it emphasises respect and care, partnership with families, and aims for independence.

Facilities

Hydrotherapy Pool Independent Living Flat Sunflower Café Thrive Room Sensory Integration Rooms Soft Play Rooms MUGA Cookery Room Medical Room Soft play areas Performing Arts Studio Therapy Room Sensory Garden Large outside area go kart track, wheelchair trampoline, swings and roundabout, zip wire, nature garden and horticulture area

Curriculum Highlights

Delivery of EYFS and National Curriculum adapted to meet individual needs.

Admissions Criteria

This school has specialist provision for learners aged 3-19 with special educational needs in Cognition and Learning who have an Education Health and Care plan (EHCP) or are in the Early Years stage and being assessed for an EHC plan.

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