Is Notley High School and Sixth Form a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 31st of 80 secondary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Notley High School and Sixth Form's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Notley High School and Sixth Form averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.1 (England: 46.2). 48.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Notley High School and Sixth Form?

Applications for Year 7 places at Notley High School and Sixth Form starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Notley High School and Sixth Form

Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1WY

Local ranking31st of 80 secondary schools in Essex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1500

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 48.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 247

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 53.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 27.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

29.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 8.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.5
16-18 Cohort: 194

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1255
Boys: 579 (48%)
Girls: 631 (52%)
Capacity: 1500 (81% full)
SEND: 10.9%
FSM Eligible: 19.8%
EAL: 6.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 9.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 66.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,626/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.1%
White Other: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 2.6%
Black African: 1.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

86.1%

White British

5.3%

White Other

2.6%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01376556300

barrowm@bridgeacademytrust.org

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Notley Road

Braintree, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 137013
UKPRN: 10034772
Establishment No.: 4420
Trust: BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST

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