Open Special Mixed

Shorefields School

Ogilvie House, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6HF
162 Pupils
145 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
55.10% FSM %
95 Boys
67 Girls
About Shorefields School

Shorefields School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Clacton-on-Sea and the surrounding area in Essex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–19 is part of the East of England region.

It has 162 pupils on roll. School capacity: 145. Current headteacher: Gemma Fowler.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Tendring
Parliamentary Constituency Clacton
Ward Eastcliff
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10018206
URN 115471
Data Last Updated 06-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Linda Robinson Chair of Governors 28/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter Adams Governor 29/09/2025 29/09/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Emma Addlington-Lee Governor 19/11/2024 19/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Eve Collis Governor 31/12/2023 31/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Vicky Elvins Governor 21/04/2022 21/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gemma Fowler Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jennifer Grotier Governor 01/09/2015 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Becky Myers Governor 21/04/2022 21/04/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Naomi Readman Governor 11/07/2018 10/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Linda Robinson Governor 29/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Shorefields School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.
Shorefields School has 162 pupils, with a capacity of 145.
Shorefields School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Shorefields School is Mrs Gemma Fowler.
Shorefields School is at Ogilvie House, 114 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6HF, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Shorefields School: Has a sixth form.
Shorefields School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Fowler
Ogilvie House, 114 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6HF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115471
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!