Alec Hunter Academy
URN: 139402 • Braintree CM7 3NR
Overview
- Name
- Alec Hunter Academy
- URN
- 139402
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Trevor Lawn (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01376321813
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stubbs Lane, Braintree CM7 3NR
Summary
Alec Hunter Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Braintree, Essex, with a current enrolment of 1,067 pupils and a capacity of 1,142. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and safe environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The school is part of the Saffron Academy Trust, which fosters collaboration among schools to enhance educational outcomes.
The academy's mission is to serve the community by offering opportunities for students to progress and enjoy their learning journey. Emphasising high expectations, the school promotes positive relationships between students and staff, believing that a supportive atmosphere enhances learning. Central to its ethos is the principle of "kindness above all else," which is reflected in the strong relationships noted by Ofsted during their November 2022 inspection.
For prospective students, Year 6 applications for admission to Year 7 must be submitted through Essex County Council, with the application window opening in September 2024 for entry in September 2025. Parents are encouraged to visit the Essex County Council website for detailed information on the admissions process.
The academy's mission is to serve the community by offering opportunities for students to progress and enjoy their learning journey. Emphasising high expectations, the school promotes positive relationships between students and staff, believing that a supportive atmosphere enhances learning. Central to its ethos is the principle of "kindness above all else," which is reflected in the strong relationships noted by Ofsted during their November 2022 inspection.
For prospective students, Year 6 applications for admission to Year 7 must be submitted through Essex County Council, with the application window opening in September 2024 for entry in September 2025. Parents are encouraged to visit the Essex County Council website for detailed information on the admissions process.
Useful links
- MEET THE LEADERSHIP GROUP (governance)
- PARENTMAIL LETTERS SENT HOME (sen)
- EQUALITY ACT (sen)
- PUPIL PREMIUM (sen)
- EXAM DATES (sen)
- PASTORAL CARE (sen)
- ABSENCE REPORTING (sen)
- SCHOOL DAY (sen)
- SEND AT ALEC HUNTER (sen)
- CALENDAR (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form (47.7)
- Alec Hunter Humanities College (45.2)
- Notley High School (45.2)
- Tabor Science College (45.2)
- Tabor Academy (44.5)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1142
- Pupils
- 1067
- Boys
- 566
- Girls
- 501
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1067 | 566 | 501 | 1142 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1058 | 569 | 489 | 1142 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 982 | 529 | 453 | 1142 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 982 | 529 | 453 | 1142 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 910 | 502 | 408 | 1142 | 16.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 848 | 459 | 389 | 1142 | 13.20 |
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