Lift Clacton Catchment Area
Lift Clacton is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Clacton on Sea, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1516 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–19
Age range
1,516
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Lift Clacton Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lift Clacton sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Lift Clacton — School Information
- Full address
- Pathfields Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 3JL
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 53.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135957
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lift Clacton
Is Lift Clacton oversubscribed? ▾
Lift Clacton is operating close to its capacity of 1550 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Lift Clacton? ▾
Admission to Lift Clacton is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Lift Clacton cover? ▾
Lift Clacton is a secondary school in Clacton on Sea, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lift Clacton? ▾
Lift Clacton was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.