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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1WY, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.2 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,255
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.9, this school performs above the national average, especially in comparison to other institutions in the area, as indicated by its LocaleIQ score. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in July 2023, suggesting there are areas needing attention. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 38% reach grade 5 or above, and just 33% enter the EBacc, indicating potential gaps in academic rigor.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 33% | Bottom 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 48% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 111 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.4%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.86605, 0.55008 · CM7 1WY
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN137013
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.notleyhigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form rated by Ofsted?
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form a good school?
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form scores 15.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form in GCSEs?
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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