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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
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- Braintree CM7 1WY
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Inadequate |
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Academic Progress: Many pupils achieve well but inconsistencies in curriculum delivery hinder others.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils behave well, but frequent disruptions occur.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not check understanding well enough or adapt lessons effectively.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents would recommend the school to others.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have introduced an ambitious curriculum and regularly review it.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders need to ensure consistent application of behaviour policies.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils receive appropriate information on staying safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe but some are reluctant to report offensive behavior.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive independent career information and preparation.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Specialist resource provision supports SEND pupils, but plan usage is inconsistent.
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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1292 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
90.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every kid should achieve and be given the chance to do well in school and in life, according to the philosophy of Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form. Although we do not anticipate that every child will desire to continue an academic career after age 16, we do want to make sure that as many as possible are prepared to do so. One of the nation's best secondary schools in terms of academic performance is Braintree High School & Braintree Sixth Form House. Academic success is extremely important to us, and we encourage and assist every kid in getting the best marks possible. Although the school retains a traditional atmosphere, its students are held to rigorous standards of conduct.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 48% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.70% | - | 6.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.59 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 247 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 7 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 8 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 1 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.73 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 3 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 2 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 6 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.37 | 30.27 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.07 | 29.45 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.70% | 10.62% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 103 | 171 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 52.72% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.09% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 25.34% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 10.08% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.97 | 32.48 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.32 | 30.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 12.97% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 123 | 208 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 54.93% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 6.96% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 22.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 11.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.26 2 | 28.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.25 | 28.97 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.5% | 10.48% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 121 | 210 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 50.44% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 25.79% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.17 2 | 28.93 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.29 1 | 29.63 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.8% | 10.8% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 39.8% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.42% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.62% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.76% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.91 | 25.31 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.08 | 27.52 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.8% | 9.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 46.42% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 8.63% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 25.26% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
