Alec Hunter Academy

Alec Hunter Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Alec Hunter Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Alec Hunter Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2017 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2022 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Alec Hunter Academy?

Alec Hunter Academy has 1,058 pupils on roll.

What ages does Alec Hunter Academy take?

Alec Hunter Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Alec Hunter Academy located?

Alec Hunter Academy is located in Braintree, CM7 3NR, Essex.

How do I apply to Alec Hunter Academy?

Alec Hunter Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Alec Hunter Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Alec Hunter Academy was 0.793 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Alec Hunter Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 84.5% of pupils at Alec Hunter Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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