Tabor Academy

About Tabor Academy

Tabor Academy is an academy converter in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 963 pupils on roll. It is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 (2025/26). 24.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

963 / 1,050 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5XP

Phone

01376323701

Headteacher

Kellyann Brown

Website

http://www.taboracademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Tabor Academy?

Tabor Academy is an academy converter in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Tabor Academy have?

Tabor Academy has 963 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Tabor Academy's Ofsted rating?

Tabor Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Tabor Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Tabor Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.

Is Tabor Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Tabor Academy is part of LOXFORD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Tabor Academy?

Tabor Academy is located at Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5XP.