Clacton County High School vs Philip Morant School and College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 22 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
Philip Morant School and College
Colchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,888 students
| Measure | Clacton County High School Clacton-on-Sea, East of England | Philip Morant School and College Colchester, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #385 of 460 | #294 of 460 |
| National rank | #3219 of 4,090 | #2374 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,886 | 1,888 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,886 | 1,888 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.3% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.1% | 36.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54% | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.10 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | 24.5 |
| town | Clacton-on-Sea | Colchester |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.countyhigh.org.uk/ | pmsc.school |
The verdict
- •Philip Morant School and College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.6 vs 24.3).
- •Philip Morant School and College is the larger school with 1,888 students compared with 1,886.
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 Philip Morant School and College?
On the Success Index (England), Philip Morant School and College ranks higher (41.6 vs 24.3 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 Philip Morant School and College?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clacton County High School: 1,886. Philip Morant School and College: 1,888. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clacton County High School and Philip Morant School and College rank in East of England?
Clacton County High School is 385th of 460 and Philip Morant School and College is 294th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).