Alec Hunter Academy Catchment Area
Alec Hunter Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Braintree, Essex , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1067 pupils, and a capacity of 1142 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,067
Pupils
1,142
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Alec Hunter Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Alec Hunter Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →Alec Hunter Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NR
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 13.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139402
Other Secondary Schools in Braintree
If Alec Hunter Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Braintree are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alec Hunter Academy
Is Alec Hunter Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Alec Hunter Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1142 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Alec Hunter Academy? ▾
Admission to Alec Hunter Academy is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Alec Hunter Academy cover? ▾
Alec Hunter Academy is a secondary school in Braintree, Essex, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Alec Hunter Academy? ▾
Alec Hunter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.