Welcome to Shorefields School
Welcome to Shorefields School. We are a maintained day special school for 159 pupils in North East Essex aged 3 – 19. Our pupils have a wide variety of needs – Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) with Learning Difficulty (LD), Physical and Neurological Impairment (PNI) or Complex Communication, Sensory and Physical Needs.We are very proud of our school and what we provide to our pupils, families and wider community. Shorefields School is staffed by a highly skilled and dedicated team of teachers, assistants and therapists who work holistically to get to know every learner and build their education around each unique, individual pupil. We ensure that our pupils learn with an ethos of respect, fairness and care.We are relentless in our pursuit for our pupil’s future to be as fulfilling and independent as possible. Our parents and families are crucial partners in the education we provide. We work with our families to support their needs to benefit their children and we are committed to ensuring our families are heard, valued, informed and reassured in all aspects relating to their children.Our school building is vast and we are very fortunate to have the space and facilities to provide an excellent education for our pupils. Our facilities include;Hydrotherapy Pool Independent Living Flat Sunflower Café Thrive Room Sensory Integration Rooms Soft Play Rooms MUGACookery Room Medical RoomSoft play areas Performing Arts Studio Therapy Room Sensory Garden Large outside area go kart track, wheelchair trampoline, swings and roundabout, zip wire, nature garden and horticulture area.If you would like more information about our school, or would like to arrange a visit, please call our office 01255424412. Gemma Fowler Head Teacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
162 Total
No. of Boys
95 (58.6%)
No. of Girls
67 (41.4%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Admissions Process
Go to School WebsiteKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 1, 2025
Coffee Morning
Nov 12, 2025
Coffee Morning
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 12
Half Term 2
Feb 22 - Mar 31
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 19 - May 28
Half Term 2
Jun 7 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 15 - Feb 19
Easter Break
Apr 2 - Apr 16
Summer Half Term
May 29 - Jun 4
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