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Best 3 Secondary schools in Tendring – comparison

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

At a glance

This page compares Clacton Coastal Academy, Tendring Technology College and Colne Community School. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Clacton on Sea, Essex, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex and Colchester, 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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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
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
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
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How are these comparisons built?
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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.
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