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Best 3 Secondary schools in Braintree – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: The Honywood Community Science School (Secondary) in Colchester; New Rickstones Academy (Secondary) in Witham; Alec Hunter Academy (Secondary) in Braintree — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Honywood Community Science School, New Rickstones Academy and Alec Hunter Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Colchester, Essex, Witham, Essex and Braintree, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Honywood Community Science School), published Jan 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Honywood Community Science School (Jan 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,100, typical FSM 20–25%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as Saffron Academy Trust and LIFT SCHOOLS.

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The Honywood Community Science School
CO6 1PZ
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Colchester
Essex
CO6 1PZ
Ofsted
2 30 Jan 2023
Pupils
≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Saffron Academy Trust
Website
www.honywoodschool.com
Telephone
01376561231
New Rickstones Academy
CM8 2SD
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Witham
Essex
CM8 2SD
Ofsted
2 20 Jun 2018
Pupils
≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
LIFT SCHOOLS
Website
www.newrickstonesacademy.org
Telephone
01376515756
Alec Hunter Academy
CM7 3NR
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Braintree
Essex
CM7 3NR
Ofsted
2 18 Sep 2017
Pupils
≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Saffron Academy Trust
Website
www.alechunter.org
Telephone
01376321813
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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