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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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corporate_fareBRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBraintree, CM7 1WY

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,343

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Attainment 8

44.9

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GCSE Rank

#38 in Essex

#1,752 of 3,216 nationally

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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is a Academy converter secondary school in Braintree, serving ages 11-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is an academy converter in Braintree, Essex, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,255 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9, placing the school #38 in Essex and #1,752 of 3,216 nationally. 37.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 34.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 8 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

37.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.7%

Entering EBacc33.00%

EBacc APS3.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20.40%

EBacc APS3.66

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.59

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.03

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.73

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.01

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.8%

Achieving A*–A11.9%

Achieving A*–B34.1%

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Retention rate90.9%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

106

Retention rate82.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

104

Retention rate90.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

111

Retention rate98.2%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 July 2023

Inspection Report

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06 July 2021

Inspection Report

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25 February 2021

Inspection Report

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03 December 2020

Inspection Report

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25 February 2020

Inspection Report

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17 March 2016

Inspection Report

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24 May 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-07-11

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2020-02-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-03-17

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-05-24

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-03-05

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(62 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,255 pupils. During this period, there were 134 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,255	134	10.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,263	145	11.5%	7.8%	7
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,285	132	10.3%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,292	224	17.3%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,301	167	12.8%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,332	167	12.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,343	164	12.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,350	109	8.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,426	57	4.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,449	40	2.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,460	73	5.0%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,458	99	6.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,461	11	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,467	58	4.0%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,444	3	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,444	66	4.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,447	94	6.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,459	43	2.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,468	60	4.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,488	56	3.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,459	47	3.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,472	92	6.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,477	70	4.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,463	71	4.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,466	65	4.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,475	32	2.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree19%

agree45%

disagree18%

strongly disagree13%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree52%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree31%

agree27%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree32%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree14%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree45%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree50%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree50%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree30%

agree56%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree56%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree14%

strongly disagree9%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes70%

no30%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Essex

King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford

Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Colchester Royal Grammar School

Colchester County High School for Girls

Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School

Saffron Walden County High School