The Edith Borthwick School

About The Edith Borthwick School

The Edith Borthwick School is a community special school in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 241 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 41.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

241 / 245 (98%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 September 2021

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.

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

Enterprise Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN

Phone

01376529300

Headteacher

Sam Lawrence

Website

www.edithborthwick.essex.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Edith Borthwick School?

The Edith Borthwick School is a community special school in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does The Edith Borthwick School have?

The Edith Borthwick School has 241 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Edith Borthwick School's Ofsted rating?

The Edith Borthwick School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).

How does The Edith Borthwick School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at The Edith Borthwick School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Edith Borthwick School?

The Edith Borthwick School is located at Enterprise Drive, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2YN.