Alec Hunter Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stubbs Lane Braintree Essex CM7 3NR |
| Phone | 01376321813 |
| Reference Number | 139402 |
Alec Hunter Academy remains a good school, showing notable strengths in pupil satisfaction, engagement, and a supportive learning environment. Pupils feel safe, enjoy their lessons, and benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities that enhance their educational experience. Leaders have clearly articulated their vision for improvement, particularly in expanding the curriculum and supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Parent and pupil feedback reflects a warm and welcoming atmosphere where bullying is rare and appropriately managed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1067 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.05%
Girls: 46.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 102 | 215 |
| 8 | 125 | 90 | 215 |
| 9 | 111 | 96 | 207 |
| 10 | 107 | 115 | 222 |
| 11 | 110 | 98 | 208 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.2% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Jul 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel safe at school.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils support a positive learning environment.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND allows them to fully participate in lessons.
- Teachers demonstrate good subject knowledge and provide effective feedback.
- The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects and opportunities for cultural enrichment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils are persistently absent, impacting their learning.
- Opportunities for pupils to practice and test their knowledge are insufficient in some cases.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.1% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 132 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 73 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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