Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Notley Road, CM7 1WY |
| School Website | www.notleyhigh.com |
| Telephone | 1376556300 |
| URN | 137013 |
School Census
| Total | 1343 |
| Girls/Boys | 716/627 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.3%/46.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 196 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/07/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/07/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 25/02/2020 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 11/07/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 July 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 06 July 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 December 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 February 2020 | School inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 17 March 2016 | Short inspection | View |
| 24 May 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 20.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | -0.11 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 22% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.59 |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.03 |
| Progress 8 | -0.25 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 314 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 309 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 382 |
| As first preference | 204 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 465 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 250 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 451 |
| As first preference | 223 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 514 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 243 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 224 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 538 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 580 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 172 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 216 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 568 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 595 |
| As first preference | 255 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 106 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 220 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 70% |
| no | 30% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
John Ray Infant School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Notley Road, , CM7 1HL
John Ray Junior School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Notley Road, , CM7 1HL