/Provider Search/Provider Information

Welcome Message

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                         
  • MUGA
  • Cookery Room                                        
  • Medical Room
  • Soft 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


Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Write a Review

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Start Application

Key Dates & Deadlines

01/10/2025

Coffee Morning

12/11/2025

Coffee Morning


Alumni Stories

Show all stories

Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

Show all activities
In our college phase the curriculum reflects the change in emphasis in preparing your young people for life beyond school. We want them to be confident, independent and responsible individuals who feel equipped to make informed choices about their futures. We consolidate students’ prior study and aim to broaden and develop previous skills.

Enterprise

Work Experience

Travel Training

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOgilvie House, 114 Holland Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6HF