241
Pupils · 2024/25
5%
EAL · 2024/25
33%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 21/09/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityEssex
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Edith Borthwick School · All-through · Essex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
241
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
5%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
33%
Contact
Address
Enterprise Drive, Braintree, CM7 2YN
Local authority
Essex
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 241 | 8.8 | 100% | 5% | 45% | 11% | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 243 | 9.3 | 100% | 4% | 42% | 10% | 34% |
| 2022/23 | 244 | 9.3 | 100% | 3% | 40% | 12% | 40% |
| 2021/22 | 244 | 8.6 | 100% | 2% | 39% | 12% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 246 | 8.5 | 100% | 2% | 35% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 234 | 8.5 | 100% | 2% | 45% | 7% | 19% |
| 2017/18 | 235 | 9.2 | 100% | 2% | 40% | 6% | 16% |
| 2016/17 | 234 | 9.5 | 100% | 1% | 45% | 7% | 16% |
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