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Alec Hunter Academy
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- Braintree CM7 3NR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is good, and there are strong relationships between pupils and adults.
Academic Progress: Current pupils are making more rapid progress and are catching up with similar pupils nationally.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive a well-regarded program of regular training.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide a program of regular training that meets teachers鈥� needs effectively.
Strengths and Challenges: Most teachers use their subject knowledge to plan activities that interest pupils and support progress. Some classes still lack enough challenge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents attend regular forums to discuss support for their children.
Communication: Parents say they receive useful information about their child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are positive about the teaching and support provided by the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The headteacher and governors hold leaders to account well and ensure necessary actions are taken.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have accurately identified priorities and implemented actions improving teaching and pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school deals with bullying effectively, and pupils generally feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good.
Extracurricular Offerings: Staff provide a wide variety of activities, clubs, and visits.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils access good-quality, independent careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils receive clear information about college and university options.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive precise support, resulting in good progress from their starting points.
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Alec Hunter Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 1058 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | - | 18.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 35% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 6.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 1 | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 4 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 3 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 8 | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 2 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 6 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 2 | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 22% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 51.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 18.71% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 15% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alec Hunter Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1