Welcome to Clacton County High School
Welcome to Sigma Sixth Tendring, a college which supports a journey of self-discovery and prepares students for the next stage of their lives.Our students consistently achieve excellent results on our A Level and Applied courses, and progress to their first-choice universities or employers with ease.Our vision is to create opportunities within and beyond the curriculum to enable students to become a well-rounded, confident, responsible and successful person and to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.Sixth form study is very different from students' school experiences so far.They will be required to be much more organised and independent with their studies.There will be periods on a student's timetable for additional study when not in lessons.Each subject, that a student studies, requires extra independent work on their behalf.Students will need to' re-do' notes to help them embed the subject content - go over what they have learnt in class and investigate further in their own time. There is an expectation for students to work hard and get involved in enrichment activities, to develop their sense of self, to explore opportunities for future career pathways, leaving Sigma Sixth Tendring with a sense of achievement. Staff will help, advise and support, but at the end of the day, it is an individual's hard work, commitment and enthusiasm that will define their success.Whatever path our students choose after Sigma Sixth Tendring, staff are here to ensure that they make the most of the opportunities available to help them succeed. Our pastoral care is second-to-none and whether a student decides on employment, an apprenticeship, or a place at university, our experienced staff can help them achieve their goals.Sarah McKarryHead of College
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,854 Total
No. of Boys
934 (50.4%)
No. of Girls
920 (49.6%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
6.5%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
1.27%
A*/A grades
11.46%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
84%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
0%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 9, 2025
Sigma Sixth Open Evening
Oct 23, 2025
Yr 13 Concerns - Parents' Evening
Jan 22, 2026
Sixth Form Parents' Evening
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
Alumni Stories
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We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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