- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 203
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.1
Schools in CM7
A postcode district in Essex
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: CM7 is a postcode district in Essex with 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3415 primary · 4 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated
All CM7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in CM7
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in CM7
15 in CM7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
11 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1187%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 73
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
73 first choices, 87 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 558
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Top Secondary Schools in CM7
4 in CM7, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
179 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
227 first choices, 202 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.2%
- Pupils
- 1,058
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
127 first choices, 153 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
Nurseries in CM7
16 in CM7, highest Ofsted grade first
Bardfield Montessori Day Nursery
Braintree, CM7 4PY · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Apple Tree Day Care Nursery
Braintree, CM7 3PG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Blooming Futures Daycare Limited
Braintree, CM7 4BP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in CM7
3 in CM7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
179 first choices, 206 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.6%
- Pupils
- 1,210
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
Results well below the England average.
127 first choices, 153 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1638.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.7%
- Pupils
- 989
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
The Edith Borthwick School
Braintree, CM7 2YN · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 243
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.2
Special Schools in CM7
1 in CM7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Edith Borthwick School
Braintree, CM7 2YN · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.5%
- Pupils
- 243
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.2
The map
See them as a listEvery school in CM7, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good25
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every CM7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
CM7 has 34 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in CM7
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about CM7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in CM7?
CM7 has 34 schools, including 15 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in CM7?
The highest-ranked schools in CM7 on Eduscope are St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree, Shalford Primary School, Lyons Hall School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in CM7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in CM7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.