The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 42.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Sam Lawrence (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Enterprise Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Edith Borthwick School?
The Edith Borthwick School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Edith Borthwick School take?
The Edith Borthwick School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Edith Borthwick School?
The Edith Borthwick School is in Braintree, CM7 2YN, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Edith Borthwick School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Edith Borthwick School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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