About St Clere's

About St Clere'sSt Clere’s Secondary School was established in 1978 and converted to a single Academy Co-operative Trust in 2011.  In 2012 the Trustees formed a Multi-Academy Trust,  which now includes includes St Clere’s Secondary School, East Tilbury Primary School and Nursery, Thameside Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope Primary School, Arthur Bugler Primary School and Brentwood County High School. We have held science and sports specialisms since 2013.

In 2018 St Clere's Co-operative Academy Trust rebranded as Osborne Co-operative Trust, following the death of St Clere's long-term supporter and Chair of Governors, Mr Ray Osborne.

We have around 1,300 students here, who are busy finding out that learning can be enjoyable and something that will bring them greater opportunities in life. Our staff teach with great energy and intelligence in an environment that has exceptional facilities.  We are set on the edge of Stanford-le-Hope, a short distance from the A13 and are surrounded by a large expanse of playing fields which enable our students to enjoy a vast array of sports. We have a stunning range of facilities including a state of the art Drama studio, an Apple-Mac suite, fully refurbished Science labs, Sports Pavilion, a 3G floodlit all-weather pitch, exceptionally well-stocked Library with research facilities and quiet study space.  In addition, we have high specification classrooms with up-to-date ICT resources which enhance the teaching for all students and provide a comfortable environment in which to learn. We have a reputation for very high academic standards and outstanding student conduct. St Clere’s students consistently achieve results above national standards. 

We encourage all our students to strive for success.  Our teachers promote and model creativity and individuality.

Our website will give you an idea of the variety of experiences we offer our students and the vibrant atmosphere that is created here as learning and discovery takes place.  

Our prospectus is available to download here (to be updated), or you can call 01375 641001 to receive a copy through the post.

Mr J Purkiss
Head of School

  • An undefeated Essex Met season for Jessie-Jay, Heidi & Pixie. Well done girls! pic.twitter.com/2MmUmeKdZX 07:34 PM - 7th May, 2024
  • Robin and his dance school took part in the Street Dance International Competition and came 1st in their category! Well done Robin! pic.twitter.com/k6sPqbItmL 07:32 PM - 7th May, 2024
  • George also played in the Waterfall Cup and was part of the winning team. Keep up the good work boys!👏 pic.twitter.com/3ZPfUZpSgR 03:35 PM - 2nd May, 2024
  • Well done to year 8 Ben, who captained his Thurrock rugby team in the U13 Essex waterfall cup final where they won 35-10.He was also selected from his club to take part in the rugby academy programme this season 👏 pic.twitter.com/wB6Q0HO1x5 03:32 PM - 2nd May, 2024
  • Year 9 Netball pic.twitter.com/eeispsI0Qo 07:30 PM - 29th April, 2024
  • Semi-final: A game where we spent the most part defending. Gable had most of the ball but defence was key today and strong it was holding out for 0-0. The game was won by St Cleres 5-3 on pens. Mom Harley pic.twitter.com/kkXGmIMihf 07:30 PM - 29th April, 2024
  • Michael got a gold at the British karate federations 4 nations championships today in Durham! Well done Michael 👏 pic.twitter.com/1yWhSQpmVm 07:09 PM - 29th April, 2024
  • Our year 8 boys football team are heading to the final🏆 pic.twitter.com/aO87aMZm4V 05:09 PM - 26th April, 2024
  • Year 8 Netball league champions👏 pic.twitter.com/W4uS8erFXZ 06:47 PM - 23rd April, 2024
  • Despite picking up a shoulder injury, Seb persevered through the Swim England East Region competition and got some great results:3m springboard - 🥇1m springboard - 🥈5m platform - 🥇Well done Seb! pic.twitter.com/9irjcVHuB8 06:25 PM - 23rd April, 2024
  • 1/4 final vs gable hall St cleres 4-3 Gable HallLarrance ⚽️ ⚽️⚽️⚽️MOTM - larrance 🏆 pic.twitter.com/prEMmQcNHH 06:20 PM - 22nd April, 2024
  • A 2-1 win for our U16 boys means they advance to the next round ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/lHpkGCoChn 08:39 AM - 22nd April, 2024