Compare Market Field School and Shorefields School

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 not applicable schools: Market Field School (Not applicable) in Colchester; Shorefields School (Not applicable) in Clacton-on-Sea — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Market Field School and Shorefields School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and community special school type located around Colchester, Essex and Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Shorefields School), published Jan 2013. The lowest is 2 (Market Field School), published Nov 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Market Field School (Nov 2019). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 45–50%, range 40–45%–55–60%; all within the HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Market Field School CO7 7ET	Shorefields School CO15 6HF
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Colchester Essex CO7 7ET	Clacton-on-Sea Essex CO15 6HF
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Nov 2019	1 18 Jan 2013
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	55–60% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	225	145
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY	Essex (881)
Website	www.marketfieldschool.co.uk	www.shorefields.essex.sch.uk
Telephone	01206825195	01255424412
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Market Field School

CO7 7ET

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Colchester
Essex
CO7 7ET
Ofsted: 2 13 Nov 2019
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Website: www.marketfieldschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01206825195

Shorefields School

CO15 6HF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Clacton-on-Sea
Essex
CO15 6HF
Ofsted: 1 18 Jan 2013
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 55–60% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.shorefields.essex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01255424412

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.