Compare Clacton Coastal Academy and Colne Community School and Tendring Technology College

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Clacton Coastal Academy (Secondary) in Clacton on Sea; Colne Community School (Secondary) in Colchester; Tendring Technology College (Secondary) in Frinton-on-Sea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Clacton Coastal Academy, Colne Community School and Tendring Technology College. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Clacton on Sea, Essex, Colchester, Essex and Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Clacton Coastal Academy), published Jul 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Clacton Coastal Academy (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,350, typical FSM 30–35%, range 15–20%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as LIFT SCHOOLS and The Sigma Trust.

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Attribute	Clacton Coastal Academy CO15 3JL	Colne Community School CO7 0QL	Tendring Technology College CO13 0AZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Clacton on Sea Essex CO15 3JL	Colchester Essex CO7 0QL	Frinton-on-Sea Essex CO13 0AZ
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Jul 2024	2 19 Sep 2023	2 16 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1550	1540	1980
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective		Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	LIFT SCHOOLS	The Sigma Trust	LIFT SCHOOLS
Website	clactoncoastalacademy.org	www.colne.essex.sch.uk	tendringtechnologycollege.org
Telephone	01255428131	01206303511	01255672116
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Clacton Coastal Academy

CO15 3JL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Clacton on Sea
Essex
CO15 3JL
Ofsted: 2 17 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIFT SCHOOLS
Website: clactoncoastalacademy.org
Telephone: 01255428131

Colne Community School

CO7 0QL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Colchester
Essex
CO7 0QL
Ofsted: 2 19 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Sigma Trust
Website: www.colne.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01206303511

Tendring Technology College

CO13 0AZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Frinton-on-Sea
Essex
CO13 0AZ
Ofsted: 2 16 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIFT SCHOOLS
Website: tendringtechnologycollege.org
Telephone: 01255672116

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.