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Tabor Academy

Essex·Secondary·East of England·Academy converter·CM7 5XP
URN: 139179Requires improvementOfsted published 8 Nov 2023
38.5
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.41
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.62, -0.19]
43.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
30.9%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
30.3
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 38.5 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
38.5
5+ Eng & Maths:
44%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.41
Confidence interval:
[-0.62, -0.19]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202514938.543.6%30.9%3.3
2023/202417739.8-0.4145.8%21.5%3.5
2022/202316140.1-0.3553.0%71.0%3.6
2021/202210743.9-0.3555.0%88.0%4.0

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Essex for local comparison.

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King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 83.3Progress 8 +1.11
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Colchester Royal Grammar School
Ofsted InadequateAttainment 8 82.1Progress 8 +1.09
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Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.7Progress 8 +0.76
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Colchester County High School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 80.6Progress 8 +0.99
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Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 61.0Progress 8 +1.01
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School information

URN139179
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherHeadteacher Kellyann Brown
TrustLOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterDoes not apply
PostcodeCM7 5XP
Latest pupils149
FSM eligible24.3%

Contact and identifiers

Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5XP

http://www.taboracademy.co.uk1376323701
DfE number4470
UKPRN10039991
Opened1 Jan 2013
GIAS updated23 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated23 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published8 Nov 2023

Latest Ofsted inspection

Requires improvement
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeRequires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
Category of concern
Inspection date26 Sept 2023
Publication date8 Nov 2023
View Ofsted report