# Alec Hunter Academy

Alec Hunter Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Braintree, Essex, with 1,058 pupils.

## Term dates


Basis: **authority_fallback** — Alec Hunter Academy sets its own term dates. These are Essex’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Source: https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/essex-school-terms-and-holidays/academic-year-2026-2027
Last checked: 1 September 2026
| Type | Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| term | Autumn term | 2026-09-01 | 2026-12-18 |
| half_term | October half term | 2026-10-24 | 2026-11-01 |
| holiday | Christmas holiday | 2026-12-19 | 2027-01-03 |
| term | Spring term | 2027-01-04 | 2027-03-25 |
| half_term | February half term | 2027-02-13 | 2027-02-21 |
| holiday | Easter holiday | 2027-03-26 | 2027-04-11 |
| term | Summer term | 2027-04-12 | 2027-07-21 |
| half_term | May half term | 2027-05-29 | 2027-06-06 |
| holiday | Summer holiday | 2027-07-22 | 2027-08-31 |

## Facts

- **URN:** 139402
- **UKPRN:** 10040774
- **Type:** Academy sponsor led
- **Phase:** Secondary
- **Ages:** 11–16
- **Pupils:** 1,058
- **Capacity:** 1,142
- **Trust:** Saffron Academy Trust (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/saffron-academy-trust)
- **Local authority:** Essex (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/essex)
- **Address:** Stubbs Lane, Braintree, CM7 3NR
- **Coordinates:** 51.872251, 0.575716
- **Website:** http://www.alechunter.org
- **Opened:** 1 April 2013

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 31 August 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/alec-hunter-academy

## Licensing

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