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Tabor Academy

Braintree, CM7 5XPSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.41
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
137 1st-choice / 183 places
Ranking
#2,467
of 3,141 nationally

About Tabor Academy

Tabor Academy, a mixed state secondary in Braintree, Essex, presents a mixed picture for parents. Of the 47 families who responded to the most recent Parent View survey, only 47% said they would recommend the school. The school is oversubscribed for Year 7 entry in 2025/26, with 326 applications for 183 places, giving a ratio of 1.78 applicants per place. However, the parent feedback reveals significant concerns. Just 38% of respondents felt their child is happy at the school, and only 57% agreed their child feels safe. On behaviour, 58% of parents felt the school ensures pupils are well behaved. Perhaps most strikingly, only 17% of parents agreed that bullying is dealt with quickly and effectively, though 53% marked this question as not applicable. Communication is another area of weakness: just 34% of parents felt the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and only 42% agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPanfield Lane, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 5XP
HeadteacherKellyann Brown
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils963
Free School Meals (FSM)24.3%
School Capacity963 / 1,050 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 47 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsLibraryArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

CricketCross CountryTennisMartial ArtsSwimmingRowingGymnasticsRugbyDance

Clubs & Activities

Model United NationsOrchestraEco ClubGardeningFilm ClubYoung Enterprise

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:25

Source: taboracademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tabor Academy

Tabor Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.