# Clacton County High School — Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 2.7/5 from 9 published reviews
- **Principal:** Neil Gallagher

## Contact

- **Address:** Walton Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, CO15 6DZ
- **Phone:** 01255 424266
- **Website:** http://www.countyhigh.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/clacton-on-sea/clacton-county-high-school-13506

## About

We believe that our students have an entitlement to a first class education and we provide them with the opportunities they need to excel. Our vision at Clacton County High School is to create opportunities within and beyond the curriculum to enable each student to develop his or her potential to the full in order that he or she may be a confident, independent and successful adult.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Sep 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — The most balanced review that you will get:: I am a former student of CCHS and have also been a part of their sixth form; Sigma Sixth Tendring. My time at CCHS was a mixed bag, I started year 7 as a very troubled student who got into a few scraps and arguments here and there. The teachers tended to underestimate me and kept me in low sets, despite me surpassing any task that they gave me in ease. I believe that I was in either set 3 or 4 maths and they refused to move me. However, my teacher at the time was very supportive and said that th… *(Aug 2024)*
- **1/5** — awful.: this school has favourites and your gcses will depend on if the teacher likes u. The mental health services are apawling, they like to show off how many they have, not how many they actually use. They care more of piercings, skirt sizes and nail length than your wellbeing. (from experience) *(Jul 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic experience so far: My child has been at Clacton County High School for a year now and it's been an excellent experience. The school's values and mission statement really shine through in the way they treat the students. I've been impressed with the range of extracurricular activities and the support for students with SEND needs. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — Love the inclusive environment: I've been impressed with the way Clacton County High School has supported my child's needs. The staff are always approachable and the facilities are modern and well-equipped. I particularly like the emphasis on Higher Expectations, Raising Aspirations, and Transforming Lives - it's clear the school is committed to helping students succeed. *(May 2022)*
- **4/5** — alright: very good diverse popular kids literally rule the school tho apart from that great *(Apr 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good, but room for improvement: My child attended Clacton County High School a few years ago and while it was a good experience overall, I felt that the school could do more to engage with parents. The facilities and staff are definitely a strength, but I think the school could benefit from more regular updates on student progress and more opportunities for parental involvement. *(Dec 2021)*
- **1/5** — Most teachers couldn’t care less.: This school really isn’t the place to be (or if your choosing schools) not the one to go for. Most teachers are there just for the money or being able to have “power”. The English department used to be very good in the great leadership of Miss Bailey. Since, Mr Duffy has taken over and displays no passion for English and all students who have him say the only reason they are “just about passing” is because of their other teachers. Like another person described, the school is a trainee teacher pl… *(Dec 2020)*
- **1/5** — Worst school in clacton: Worst 5 years ever, never do anything, only protect the few favourites, if you don't earn them money or good publicity then you're left in the dirty especially if you have a problem *(Oct 2020)*
- **1/5** — Trainee teacher playground: Most teachers don’t give feedback or ever mark work. Whether they wish to reply or communicate with students or parents is very selective from staff and senior team. Overall a bad school in my mind, it’s a trainee teacher playground *(Aug 2020)*

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