Clacton Coastal Academy is a coeducational high school serving the western part of Clacton-on-Sea.

[1] Formerly known as "Colbayns", the site was officially renamed on 1 September 2009, after merging with the now defunct Bishops Park College.

In January 1953, a new building on the west side of Pathfields Road was opened as the 'Clacton County Secondary School for Girls' with Miss Lawrence as Headmistress.

The original building on the east site became the 'Clacton County Secondary School for Boys' with Mr K. Portman as Headmaster.

[6] It is possible for a student to spend all their secondary and sixth-form career at Clacton Coastal Academy, as the sixth form offer is broaden by co-operating with the University of Essex.