Shorefields School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Shorefields School
Address: Ogilvie House, 114 Holland Road
Town/City: Clacton-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: CO15 6HF
Telephone Number: 01255 424412
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 3-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Fowler
Capacity: 172
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 177 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 103% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 59.2%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
  • PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 115471
DfE Number: 881/7060
UKPRN: 10018206
UPRN: 100091465645
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Clacton (E14001174)
Electoral Ward: Eastcliff (E05011943)

Easting & Northing: 618724E, 215790N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 47' 54.93" N 1° 10' 15.05" E
Plus Code: 9F33Q5XC+C8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Peter Adams - Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 September 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Addlington-Lee - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Eve Collis - Governor. Appointed on 31 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Vicki Elvins - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2028.
  • Mrs Vicky Elvins - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Fowler - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Becky Myers - Governor. Appointed on 21 April 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Ms Naomi Readman - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Ms Linda Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Robinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.