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Alec Hunter Academy

Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NR

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2017

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.9%
Basics 9-5
48.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.646.4
2023/2445.846.4
2024/2545.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.160.00
2023/24-0.100.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
51.4%
EBacc APS
4.12
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
32.2%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form
1.89 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Tabor Academy
2.85 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
The Edith Borthwick School
3.06 km away · Community special school
Good
Southview School
7.23 km away · Academy special sponsor led
Outstanding
Lift New Rickstones
7.26 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Alec Hunter Academy

Alec Hunter Academy is a secondary school in Braintree, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. The school has around 1,067 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NR | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jul 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Alec Hunter Academy

What is Alec Hunter Academy's Ofsted rating?
Alec Hunter Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Alec Hunter Academy's latest exam results?
Alec Hunter Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Alec Hunter Academy located?
Alec Hunter Academy is a secondary school in Braintree, Essex (CM7 3NR).
How many pupils attend Alec Hunter Academy?
Alec Hunter Academy has around 1,067 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Alec Hunter Academy with other schools?
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