Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Notley Road Braintree Essex CM7 1WY |
| Phone | 01376556300 |
| Reference Number | 137013 |
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, with notable concerns in the quality of education and behavior and attitudes. Many pupils benefit from leaders’ high expectations and express pride in their achievements; however, delivery inconsistencies in the curriculum have resulted in some pupils not producing work of high quality. While a majority of pupils enjoy their school experience and demonstrate respect for diversity, issues such as name-calling and disruptive behavior remain prevalent and need addressing to enhance the learning environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1255 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.77%
Girls: 53.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 119 | 213 |
| 8 | 107 | 100 | 207 |
| 9 | 78 | 97 | 175 |
| 10 | 117 | 128 | 245 |
| 11 | 99 | 122 | 221 |
| 12 | 41 | 56 | 97 |
| 13 | 51 | 46 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.4% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jul 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 17 Mar 2016 | Short inspection |
| 24 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Notley High School | |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 31 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have introduced an ambitious curriculum across the school.
- Pupils show high levels of respect for other races and religions.
- Many teachers effectively deliver the curriculum and adapt their teaching based on pupil understanding.
- In the sixth form, students benefit from consistently high-quality teaching.
- Pupils receive well-planned personal development programs and independent careers information.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupil understanding effectively.
- Inconsistencies in supporting pupils with SEND mean not all achieve as well as they should.
- Disruptive behavior and derogatory language impact the learning environment.
- Not all staff apply the behavior policy consistently.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.93 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 83 | 18 |
| Third Preference | 66 | 7 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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John Ray Junior School
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL |
0.13 miles |
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John Ray Infant School
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL |
0.13 miles |
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Blickling Road, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7ZJ |
0.87 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Maple Avenue, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2NS |
0.95 miles |
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White Court School
Ennerdale Avenue, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7UE |
1.02 miles |
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Gilchrist Way, Gilchrist Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2SY |
1.16 miles |
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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
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1.36 miles |
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1.44 miles |
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1.51 miles |
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
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1.51 miles |
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Lyons Hall School
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1.77 miles |
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Cressing Primary School
Braintree Road, Tye Green, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8JE |
1.8 miles |
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Rayne Primary and Nursery School
Capel Road, Rayne, Braintree, CM77 6BZ |
2.08 miles |
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Bocking Primary School
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2.61 miles |
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White Notley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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2.85 miles |
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Great Leighs Primary School
Aragon Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1RP |
3.2 miles |
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Stisted Church of England Primary Academy
The Street, Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AN |
3.33 miles |
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Silver End Academy
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3.65 miles |
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4.19 miles |
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1.17 miles |
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