CCHS Admissions
During the normal admissions round, Essex County Council operates the co-ordinated admissions scheme, which includes Clacton County High School.
Admissions September 2025
Clacton County High School - Open Evening 2024
Parents and Carers of Year 6 pupils have to consider their child’s secondary school place for September 2025. This is a key decision in the life of any child.
This year's Open Evening took place on Thursday 19th September, if you were unable to join us, or would like an additional tour of the school during a normal school day, then you are welcome to join one of the three school tours listed below.
NB. Those scheduled for during the school day are restricted to parents only and limited to 10 families per session.
To reserve a place on one of our tours, please complete this booking form.
| Wednesday 9th October | Friday 11th October | Tuesday 15th October |
|---|---|---|
| 9.15am - 10.00am | 9.15am - 10.00am | 3.45pm - 4.45pm |
| Parents only - Maximum 10 families | Parents only - Maximum 10 families | Year 6 students and their parents. (No restriction on number attending) |
To apply for a Year 7 place at Clacton County High School please follow this link to Essex County Council Online Admissions system.
Please note the deadline for secondary school applications is the 31st October 2024.
Applications must be completed online and you should check that you receive an email confirming your application has been received.
Schools should be listed in preferential order, placing Clacton County High School first on the list if you wish your child to attend our school
» Scroll down to access links to various documents, including a link ascertain if you live within our catchment area.
Applications must be submitted by October 31st 2024.
If you have any further questions please email the school - admin@cchs.school
Please also take the time to view our prospectus HERE.
Our vision at Clacton County High School is to create opportunities within and beyond the curriculum to enable each student to develop his or her potential to the full in order that he or she may be a confident, independent and successful adult.
We seek to widen the aspirations of all students, to help them create a goal they then strive to achieve. We have high expectations of academic success and personal behaviour and believe these are best achieved in a caring environment. Both these aims are encompassed in our mission statement:
Admission arrangements for students with SEND requirements
Please see our SEND Information Report for details of our Admission Arrangements for Students with SEND requirements.
Click HERE for the latest CCHS Prospectus
Priority Admission (Catchment) Area Check
Click the link above to find out which Secondary School's Priority Admission (Catchment) Area you live in.
Apply for a place at Clacton County High School
Click the above link to take you to Essex County Council Online Admissions.
All applications for secondary school admission in September 2025 must be made by 31st October 2024 by following the application process outlined by Essex County Council on their website - HERE
Late submissions may not be able to gain a place at CCHS.
Appeals Information
Essex County Council have issued the following information regarding appeals:
If you have been refused a place at any school for which you applied, you have the right to appeal to an independent appeal panel. Appeals must be lodged within 20 school days of being refused a place. There is no guarantee of success with any admission appeal. We, therefore, advise you not to refuse the school place offered until you have secured another place for your child’s education.
CCHS Admissions September 2024 - Appeals Information and important Appeal Dates
Further information, which may be useful to you, about appeals, waiting lists and next steps can be found on our website at www.essex.gov.uk/after-your-school-offer.
Mid-year Admissions
For mid-year admissions into any year group please complete the CCHS Admissions Application Form, in the first instance.
Admissions Policy 2025-26
Click the link above for our 2025-26 Admissions Policy.
NB. The 2024-25 Admissions Policy is available on our Policies webpage.