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Tabor Academy
Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5XP, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.7 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
963
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.5, the school is performing above the national average, particularly in comparison to 86% of schools. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in September 2023, indicating areas that need development. Parent satisfaction appears to be low, with only 47% recommending the school, which may be a consideration for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
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DfE destinations data includes 3 tracked leavers for this school; headline progression percentages are not stored in this profile.
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
Good range of subjects
66%
My child is happy
62%
School has high expectations
62%
My child feels safe
57%
Behaviour is good
57%
My child makes good progress
51%
School responds to concerns
49%
I'd recommend this school
47%
Progress is communicated
43%
School keeps me informed
34%
School supports development
32%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.2%
White Other6.2%
Black African4.3%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black Other1.7%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.88544, 0.54017 · CM7 5XP
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139179
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.taboracademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Tabor Academy rated by Ofsted?
Tabor Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Tabor Academy a good school?
Tabor Academy scores 4.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Tabor Academy?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Tabor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 50% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Tabor Academy in GCSEs?
Tabor Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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