Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

What Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form does

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is a UK state-funded co-educational secondary school and sixth form located on Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, operating under the Bridge Academy Trust as a not-for-profit academy. The institution serves students across Years 7-13, delivering the National Curriculum for GCSE preparation alongside a post-16 offering that includes A Levels, Level 3 Vocational Courses, and the International Baccalaureate. Its core educational products span over 25 subject areas, supported by integrated services such as a CEIAG careers programme delivered through the Unifrog platform, structured work experience placements, a Personal Development Time (PDT) curriculum, specialist SEND provision including County-commissioned enhanced provision for 20 students with Education, Health and Care Plans, and enrichment activities including the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The school's technology stack is built entirely on standard commercial off-the-shelf platforms rather than proprietary systems. Microsoft 365 (including SharePoint for staff and student portals, and Outlook for communications) forms the productivity backbone, while the website is managed via Greenhouse School Websites CMS. Operational platforms include Unifrog for careers guidance, SchoolCloud for parent event bookings, and ParentPay for meal and activity payments. There is no proprietary technology product; the institution functions as a service delivery organisation rather than a technology company.

The business model is publicly funded with no commercial revenue stream. Core funding flows from UK government per-pupil allocation, sixth-form funding, and SEND top-up grants channelled through Essex County Council and the Department for Education. Ancillary paid services — school meals, optional trips, uniform, before/after school clubs, and community facility lettings — supplement the public grant but are not commercially material. The customer base is constrained by physical campus capacity and the local authority admissions framework, with distribution limited to a single domestic geography in Essex. The school is led by Headteacher Mr M Barrow, with no commercial ownership or investment structure applicable.

Name

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

Legal name

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form

Website

https://notleyhigh.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is a UK state-funded co-educational secondary school and sixth form in Braintree, Essex, operating under Bridge Academy Trust. It delivers Years 7-13 education including GCSEs, A Levels, vocational courses, and the International Baccalaureate, supported by careers, SEND and enrichment programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Post-16 education
• GCSE curriculum
• A Level courses
• Vocational qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Braintree

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form delivers free state-funded secondary education to students aged 11-18 across Years 7-13. The school provides the National Curriculum for Years 7-11 preparing students for GCSEs, and post-16 education in its Sixth Form through A Levels, Level 3 Vocational Courses, and the International Baccalaureate, supported by careers guidance, SEND provision, and enrichment activities.

Product overview

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is a mixed-ability comprehensive school offering a unified educational service spanning Years 7-13. The core educational offering consists of secondary school education (Years 7-11) delivering the National Curriculum across core and foundation subjects, alongside Braintree Sixth Form providing post-16 education through A Level Courses, Level 3 Vocational Courses, and the International Baccalaureate. These academic products are supported by integrated services including a comprehensive CEIAG programme powered by the Unifrog careers platform, structured Work Experience Programmes for Years 9, 10, and 12, and a PDT curriculum. The institution also provides specialist SEND Provision with enhanced provision for students with EHC Plans, enrichment activities including Duke of Edinburgh and Music Tuition, and financial support through the 16-19 Bursary Scheme. The school's curriculum encompasses over 25 subject areas spanning arts, humanities, sciences, and vocational disciplines, all delivered within the Bridge Academy Trust framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary School Education (Years 7-11) Comprehensive state-funded secondary education for students in Years 7 through 11 following the National Curriculum, with subjects including Art, Business, Computing, Design & Technology, Drama, English, Geography, History, Languages, Mathematics, Music, PE, Science, and Social Sciences, leading to GCSE qualifications.
• Braintree Sixth Form Education (Years 12-13) Post-16 education provision offering A Levels, Level 3 Vocational Courses, and the International Baccalaureate, with specialist teaching, personalised guidance, and preparation for university, apprenticeships, or employment.
• A Level Courses Academic Level 3 qualifications offered in subjects including Art, Business, Child Development, Computing, Criminology, Drama, Economics, English, Further Mathematics, Geography, History, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Modern Foreign Languages, Music, Philosophy, PE, Politics, Psychology, Science, and Sociology.
• Level 3 Vocational Courses Practical and creative vocational qualifications (BTEC/diploma) equivalent to A Levels, with assessment via coursework and applied tasks rather than final exams, including Business and other vocational subject areas.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Alternative to A Levels offering six subjects (three at standard level, three at higher level) plus compulsory core elements including an extended essay, extra-curricular activity, and theory of knowledge classes.
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Careers programme supporting students from Year 7 through Sixth Form with dedicated meetings with an independent careers adviser (Directions), PDT curriculum, excursions, external speaker assemblies, and access to the Unifrog online careers platform.
• Work Experience Programme Structured work experience placements for Year 9 (single day), Year 10 and Year 12 (week-long), with administration managed through Unifrog including employer risk assessments and parental permissions.
• SEND Provision with Enhanced Provision Unit Comprehensive SEND support covering four categories (communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social/emotional/mental health, and sensory/physical needs), including a specialist County-led enhanced provision for 20 students with Education, Health and Care Plans who have severe speech, language and communication needs.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award National Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme offering outdoor expeditions and skill development opportunities for students as an enrichment activity.
• Music Tuition Peripatetic instrumental music lessons available to students on a fee-paying basis through the school's music tuition programme.
• 16-19 Bursary Scheme Government-funded financial support scheme administered by the school to help Sixth Form students with the cost of education-related expenses, including course materials and travel.
• Community Lettings (Facility Hire) Hiring of school facilities including the sports hall, sports fields, and classrooms to community groups, clubs, and organisations outside school hours in line with the school's lettings policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of pupils staying in education or entering employment after KS4 (2024 data)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bridge Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNotley High School is a member of Bridge Academy Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England (Company No. 07663795). The Trust provides shared policies, HR services, financial management, and governance across member schools. The school operates as part of a collegiate and collaborative Trust where each school is a place of high quality learning. Trust headquarters: Community Building, Bridge Academy Trust, Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9DZ.
• Directions (Careers Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent careers adviser provided by Directions to support all students with careers guidance and information about future pathways including university, apprenticeships, and employment. All students have access to careers adviser appointments, with follow-up advice summaries shared with students and tutors.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationAward-winning online careers platform used by all students in Years 7-13. Unifrog brings together undergraduate university courses, apprenticeships, college courses, school leaver programmes, MOOCs, and special opportunities including £5 million-worth of grants and bursaries. Students use Unifrog for career exploration, application writing (personal statements, CVs), and comparing educational pathways.
• Essex County Council / Local EmployersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Essex County Council for Labour Market Information and work experience placement opportunities. The school actively seeks local employers to provide mock interviews, career talks, workplace visits, and work shadowing opportunities for students.
• Jack Petchey FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJack Petchey Award programme operating in the school, recognising and rewarding student achievement and contribution. The Foundation provides funding for student recognition and leadership development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Chelmsford County High School for Girls: Selective girls' grammar school in Chelmsford, Essex, drawing from a similar Essex catchment. Comparable as a competitive destination for high-attaining students in the same county.
• King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford: Selective boys' grammar school in Chelmsford, Essex, with a Sixth Form that competes for high-attaining applicants. Comparable as a local competitor for both KS4 and post-16 students.
• Maltings Academy: Secondary school in Witham, Essex, operating within a multi-academy trust structure similar to Notley's Bridge Academy Trust arrangement. Comparable in operational model and Essex catchment.
• The Boswells School: Secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex, comparable to Notley as a state-funded comprehensive serving a similar demographic in the same Essex region.
• St John Payne Catholic School: Secondary school in Chelmsford, Essex, comparable as a state-funded secondary school serving a similar Essex demographic with Sixth Form provision.
• Honywood School: Secondary school in Coggeshall, Essex, serving a similar catchment in the same county. Comparable as a competing state secondary school for the same cohort of Essex families.

Direct peers

• Tabor Academy: Another secondary school in the Bridge Academy Trust, operating under the same trust-level policies and shared services. Comparable in governance structure and operational model to Notley High School.
• Alec Hunter Academy: Fellow secondary academy within the Bridge Academy Trust, sharing the same governance, HR, and finance functions as Notley High School. Directly comparable as a sister school in the same multi-academy trust structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NotleyHigh
• Instagraminstagram.com/notley_high_school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/notley-high-school-and-braintree-sixth-form

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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