Tabor Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Panfield Lane, CM7 5XP |
| School Website | www.taboracademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1376323701 |
| URN | 139179 |
School Census
| Total | 963 |
| Girls/Boys | 465/498 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.3%/51.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 200 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/09/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/09/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 02/03/2023 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 26/09/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 28 January 2025 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 26 September 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 02 March 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 November 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 11 May 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 November 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 June 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 February 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 25 November 2014 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 04 January 2013 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 21.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.47 |
| Progress 8 | -0.4 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53% |
| Entering EBacc | 71% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.65 |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.95 |
| Progress 8 | -0.35 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 260 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 272 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 172 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 113 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 289 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 258 |
| As first preference | 97 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 315 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 133 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 403 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 171 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 437 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 208 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 42% |
| no | 58% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 81.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
The Edith Borthwick School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Enterprise Drive, , CM7 2YN
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
(0.24 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lancaster Way, , CM7 5UL
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gilchrist Way, , CM7 2SY