Open Other Secondary Mixed

Alec Hunter Academy

Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NR
Part of: SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Alec Hunter Academy
Braintree, CM7 3NR
1,067 Pupils
1,142 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
13.90% FSM %
566 Boys
501 Girls
About Alec Hunter Academy

Alec Hunter Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,067 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,142. Current headteacher: Trevor Lawn.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Braintree
Parliamentary Constituency Braintree
Ward Braintree Central & Beckers Green
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2013
UKPRN 10040774
URN 139402
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr James Waller Chair of Local Governing Body 06/11/2022 05/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Bancroft Local Governor 22/07/2022 01/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nadine Barnes Local Governor 08/11/2023 13/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darrel Cansell Local Governor 12/11/2025 11/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kundai Chiyaka Local Governor 10/09/2025 09/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jill Cochrane Local Governor 26/06/2025 27/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Evans Local Governor 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Hardison Taylor Local Governor 03/11/2023 04/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Juma Local Governor 25/06/2025 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Large Local Governor 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Marcella M'Rabety Local Governor 03/07/2024 02/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Isabel Peralta-Jimenez Local Governor 13/11/2024 12/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Beckers Green Primary School
0.43 km • Braintree
Other
Lyons Hall School
1.33 km • Braintree
Other
Great Bradfords Junior School
1.58 km • Braintree
Other
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
1.58 km • Braintree
Other
John Ray Infant School
1.68 km • Braintree
Other
John Ray Junior School
1.68 km • Braintree
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Alec Hunter Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Braintree, Essex.
Alec Hunter Academy has 1,067 pupils, with a capacity of 1,142.
Alec Hunter Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Alec Hunter Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Alec Hunter Academy is Mr Trevor Lawn.
Alec Hunter Academy is at Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NR, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Alec Hunter Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Alec Hunter Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Trevor Lawn
Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NR
01376321813
www.alechunter.org/
Location
CM7 3NR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139402
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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