Tabor Academy

A requires improvement academy converter school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Tabor Academy.

Braintree, CM75XP Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.41
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.2%
Continue in education or training
21.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 29.0%
Sustained employment
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Panfield Lane
Braintree, CM75XP
Phone
1376323701
Website
taboracademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139179
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 5XP
Website
http://www.taboracademy.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
1,050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
964
Free School Meals
28.9% (279 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
29.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
57.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
14.0%
NEET - needs support

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
120
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
964 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be in the right place, at the right time, doing the right thing."

Respect Discipline Responsibility Compassion Ambition Resilience Excellence Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to the Tabor Academy website. We are part of the Loxford School Trust, working within a hub of schools to deliver high educational standards. Our approach emphasises traditional values of respect, discipline and responsibility to prepare students for examinations, social life and work. We aim to help every pupil realise their potential, develop lifelong learning, and maintain a safe, inclusive, and ambitious environment.

Facilities

Full sports centre Floodlit 4G astro turf Floodlit Netball courts Full size Floodlit Athletics track Grass Football and Rugby Pitches Studio Full size Sports hall Fitness Suite Drama and Music centre Dedicated SEND area Specialist Art/Photography suites Specialist classrooms including 8 Science Laboratories Dedicated Sixth Form study areas

Curriculum Highlights

Majority of students follow EBACC qualifications Broad and balanced curriculum with a mix of academic and vocational courses in Sixth Form Reading across all curriculum areas to extend vocabulary and understanding Curriculum designed to reflect culture, ethos and local context; emphasis on wellbeing and belonging Transition-focused curriculum design from primary to secondary Enrichment and extra-curricular activities to supplement the core curriculum Curriculum supports inclusion and progression to Sixth Form and university or careers

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Home Learning Club after school: 3.30pm – 5.30pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday); 3.30pm – 4.30pm (Thursday). Library open for independent study before school and at break/lunchtime; Home Learning Club runs after school.

Admissions Criteria

Tabor Academy follows the Essex County Council admissions process for transfer from primary to secondary. For Year 7, students will have an interview with the Achievement Team Leader and Year Care Team prior to joining; a CATS test and a Reading test are conducted in their first week to ensure appropriate placement and support. Information events are held for feeder primary schools; a parental information evening is usually held in early July; Year 7 pupils spend a day in July prior to September. Sixth Form admissions involve Year 11 students applying with conditional offers based on General Entry Requirements, with some subjects carrying specific entry requirements; external candidates must submit an application and a reference; applications for external candidates should be returned by 30 January 2026.

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