Compare Alec Hunter Academy and Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form and Tabor Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Alec Hunter Academy (Secondary) in Braintree; Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form (Secondary) in Braintree; Tabor Academy (Secondary) in Braintree — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Alec Hunter Academy, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form and Tabor Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Braintree, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Alec Hunter Academy), published Sep 2017. The lowest is 3 (Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Tabor Academy (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,300, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as Saffron Academy Trust, BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST and LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED.

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Attribute	Alec Hunter Academy CM7 3NR	Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form CM7 1WY	Tabor Academy CM7 5XP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Braintree Essex CM7 3NR	Braintree Essex CM7 1WY	Braintree Essex CM7 5XP
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Sep 2017	3 17 Oct 2023	3 8 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1142	1500	1050
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Saffron Academy Trust	BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST	LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Website	www.alechunter.org	www.notleyhigh.com	www.taboracademy.co.uk
Telephone	01376321813	01376556300	01376323701
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Alec Hunter Academy

CM7 3NR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Braintree
Essex
CM7 3NR
Ofsted: 2 18 Sep 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Saffron Academy Trust
Website: www.alechunter.org
Telephone: 01376321813

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

CM7 1WY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Braintree
Essex
CM7 1WY
Ofsted: 3 17 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.notleyhigh.com
Telephone: 01376556300

Tabor Academy

CM7 5XP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Braintree
Essex
CM7 5XP
Ofsted: 3 8 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Website: www.taboracademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01376323701

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.