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Clacton County High School

Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ
Part of: THE SIGMA TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Clacton County High School
Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ
1,854 Pupils
2,320 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
33.40% FSM %
934 Boys
920 Girls
About Clacton County High School

Clacton County High School is a Secondary Academies serving Clacton-on-Sea and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,854 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,320. Current headteacher: Neil Gallagher.

Information on Clacton County High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Tendring
Parliamentary Constituency Clacton
Ward St Paul's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE SIGMA TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036670
URN 138084
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Kieron Moir Chair of Local Governing Body 31/10/2023 31/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carol Carlsson Browne Local Governor 01/09/2016 01/04/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Steven Crane Local Governor 06/11/2023 06/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Diana Fletcher Local Governor 09/10/2023 09/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Neil Gallagher Local Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Julia Hunt Local Governor 19/06/2023 19/06/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nelly Kibirige Local Governor 12/11/2025 12/11/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kelly Mann Local Governor 19/01/2024 01/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Kieron Moir Local Governor 13/12/2018 31/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Barry Pryer Local Governor 21/12/2023 21/12/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Taylor Local Governor 06/11/2023 06/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Luke Wenban Local Governor 15/03/2024 15/03/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Shorefields School
0.68 km • Clacton-on-Sea
Other
Holland Park Primary School
0.83 km • Clacton-on-Sea
Other
White Hall Academy and Nursery
1.1 km • Clacton-on-Sea
Other
Great Clacton Church of England Junior School
1.14 km • Clacton-on-Sea
Other
Burrsville Infant Academy
1.22 km • Clacton-on-Sea
Other
Lift Clacton
1.35 km • Clacton on Sea
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Clacton County High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
Clacton County High School has 1,854 pupils, with a capacity of 2,320.
Clacton County High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Clacton County High School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Clacton County High School is Mr Neil Gallagher.
Clacton County High School is at Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Clacton County High School: Has a sixth form.
Clacton County High School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Neil Gallagher
Walton Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6DZ
01255424266
www.countyhigh.org.uk/
Location
CO15 6DZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138084
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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