Tabor Academy
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
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 EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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