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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Braintree Area

Braintree secondary schools serve a market town community in north Essex, with 3 schools providing diverse options for local families. Alec Hunter Academy, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, and Tabor Academy are the main comprehensive schools, achieving an average EBacc APS score of 4 compared to England's 4. Families across Great Notley, Bocking, and Rayne benefit from well-established schools with strong community ties and good transport links to Chelmsford, Colchester, and London. 33% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Braintree

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Braintree43.2

vs

England41.3

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Braintree14%

vs

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Braintree3.7

vs

England4.1

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Braintree33%

vs

England86%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Braintree

43.2vsEngland

41.3

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Braintree

14%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Braintree

3.7vsEngland

4.1

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Braintree

33%vsEngland

86%

Map of Secondary Schools in Braintree

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Neighbourhoods in Braintree

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Alec Hunter Academy	State	Secondary	11-16 years	Mixed	None	Good

Alec Hunter Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Tabor Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Requires Improvement

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Requires Improvement

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