The Edith Borthwick School
The Edith Borthwick School is a special or alternative provision school (Community special school), ages 3–19, in Braintree, CM7, in the Essex council area. It has 243 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (13 January 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 7 graded areas — inspected 13 January 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 13 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 243 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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