Alec Hunter Academy vs Notley High School and Sixth Form
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alec Hunter Academy
Braintree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students
Notley High School and Sixth Form
Braintree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,210 students
| Measure | Alec Hunter Academy Braintree, East of England | Notley High School and Sixth Form Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 460 | #237 of 460 |
| National rank | #1266 of 4,090 | #1969 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,058 | 1,210 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,058 | 1,210 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | 44.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.6% | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | 61.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | 3.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alechunter.org/ | www.notleyhigh.com |
The verdict
- •Alec Hunter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 49.9).
- •Notley High School and Sixth Form is the larger school with 1,210 students compared with 1,058.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alec Hunter Academy better than Notley High School and Sixth Form?
On the Success Index (England), Alec Hunter Academy ranks higher (64.5 vs 49.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alec Hunter Academy and Notley High School and Sixth Form?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alec Hunter Academy: 1,058. Notley High School and Sixth Form: 1,210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alec Hunter Academy and Notley High School and Sixth Form rank in East of England?
Alec Hunter Academy is 164th of 460 and Notley High School and Sixth Form is 237th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).