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Tabor Academy, Braintree
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Tabor Academy

Panfield Lane, Braintree, CM7 5XP

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Braintree.

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Pupils
963
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.3%
Attainment 8
38.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.8%
Basics 9-5
31.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.9%
EBacc APS
3.29
EBacc 9-5
8.7%
EBacc 9-4
11.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.28
A*-A Grades
16.9%
A*-B Grades
33.8%
AAB+ %
10.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 41 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Tabor Academy

Tabor Academy is a secondary school in Braintree, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 47 responses), 47% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. The school has around 963 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Tabor Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  2. Sept 2023 — Requires improvement
  3. Mar 2023 — Requires improvement
  4. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Tabor Academy

What is Tabor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tabor Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about Tabor Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 47 responses): 47% of parents would recommend Tabor Academy.
What are Tabor Academy's latest exam results?
Tabor Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Tabor Academy located?
Tabor Academy is a secondary school in Braintree, Essex (CM7 5XP).
How many pupils attend Tabor Academy?
Tabor Academy has around 963 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Tabor Academy with other schools?
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