The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
4.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 242 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,255
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 17.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Barrow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Inadequate
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Ray Infant School
Primary · Very close
Notley Green Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Primary · 1.9km away
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.2km away
Tabor Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.4km away
Lyons Hall School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form a selective school?
No. Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form?
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form currently has 1,255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form take?
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form?
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is in Braintree, CM7 1WY, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form have a sixth form?
Yes, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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