Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is a secondary academy in Braintree, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form has a Progress 8 score of -0.11 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 44.1, 62% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has 1,255 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 26.6%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.7%.
After leaving Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, student destinations include 56% going on to university and 9% entering apprenticeships.
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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form has a Progress 8 score of -0.11, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 44.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
62% of students at Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form has an overall absence rate of 10.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is 26.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form has 1,255 pupils on roll.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, 56% go on to university and 9% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
65/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
28/mo
43% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Braintree Rail Station
1.1km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
63%
Child is Happy
16%
Child Feels Safe
18%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.