Clacton County High School vs Lift Clacton
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clacton County High School
Clacton-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,886 students
Lift Clacton
Clacton on Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,466 students
| Measure | Clacton County High School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | Lift Clacton Clacton on Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 460 | #450 of 460 |
| National rank | #3219 of 4,090 | #3936 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,886 | 1,466 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,886 | 1,466 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 57.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 30.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.1% | 15% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54% | 37.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.10 | 2.45 |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | 28.9 |
| town | Clacton-on-Sea | Clacton on Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.countyhigh.org.uk/ | www.liftclacton.org/ |
The verdict
- •Clacton County High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.3 vs 10.9).
- •Clacton County High School is the larger school with 1,886 students compared with 1,466.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clacton County High School better than Lift Clacton?
On the Success Index (England), Clacton County High School ranks higher (24.3 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clacton County High School and Lift Clacton?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Clacton on Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clacton County High School: 1,886. Lift Clacton: 1,466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clacton County High School and Lift Clacton rank in East of England?
Clacton County High School is 385th of 460 and Lift Clacton is 450th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).