Clacton Coastal Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Clacton Coastal Academy.

Clacton On Sea, CO153JL Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

40

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
36.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.83
English & Maths grade 4+ %
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Continue in education or training
22.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 30.0%
Sustained employment
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 June 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pathfields Road
Clacton On Sea, CO153JL
Phone
1255428131
Website
liftclacton.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135957
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Pathfields Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3JL
Website
https://www.liftclacton.org/
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LIFT SCHOOLS
Capacity
1,550 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,493
Free School Meals
54.1% (808 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
85.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
42.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
30.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
29.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
25.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
25%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
73 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
83 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
166
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,493 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Childcare Skills (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★★
(13 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Providing an excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day."

Critical Thinking Citizenship Perseverance Appreciation

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to our school, where we are dedicated to providing an excellent education for every child in every classroom, everyday. We create an inspiring environment filled with opportunities to learn, grow and discover their potential.

Curriculum Highlights

Core concepts sequenced to support learning in every subject Knowledge-rich curriculum with deep topic coverage Reading, writing and communication are prioritised with dedicated reading lessons Remarkable Futures programme for students at risk of disengagement Transition Curriculum for students with significant gaps in learning Broad and balanced curriculum across traditional academics and creative subjects Sixth form provision with intervention times and a study hub

SEND Provision

We welcome students with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and provide for four main categories of SEND: Cognition and learning, Social, emotional and mental health, Communication and interaction, and Sensory and/or physical needs. The SENDCo is Breadmore, A. For students with medical needs, Care Plans are created, and medicines are administered with signed parental consent.

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