Shorefields School
Community special school in Clacton-on-Sea (Essex).
Location
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Shorefields is a special needs school in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, for 159 pupils ages 3-19 years with a range of complex, severe and profound learning needs, including a high percentage on the autistic spectrum.
We provide personalised flexible learning programmes and therapies to support children and young people with statements of special educational needs and education health and care plans.
Latest News Family Newsletter 13.02.2026 Family Newsletter 06.02.2026 Family Newsletter 30.01.2026 Family Newsletter 23.01.2026 Read More News Events 16 Monday 16 February 16 Monday 16 February 9:00am 3:00pm Half Term 25 Wednesday 25 February 25 Wednesday 25 February 10:00am 11:30am Harwich Coffee Morning 5 Thursday 5 March 5 Thursday 5 March 9:00am 3:00pm World Book Day 6 Friday 6 March 6 Friday 6 March 9:00am 3:00pm Sponsored Walk 9 Monday 9 March 9 Monday 9 March 9:00am 3:00pm Centre Parcs Group 1 11 Wednesday 11 March 11 Wednesday 11 March 9:00am 3:00pm Centre Parcs Group 2 13 Friday 13 March 13 Friday 13 March 12:00pm Mother's Day Afternoon Tea View All Events @Shorefields_School A huge thank you to all who supported our annual "pink day" yesterday in aid of Breast Cancer Now!
As a school we raised 572.24!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
Key facts
- URN
- 115471
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Clacton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Linda Robinson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Naomi Readman | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Vicki Elvins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Addlington-Lee | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Gemma Fowler | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Eve Collis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Linda Robinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Peter Adams Former | Governor | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Vicky Elvins Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Becky Myers Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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