Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
106%
Capacity
286
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 286 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Dale, it falls under Essex local authority.
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 128 applications for 74 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sensory Room, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Chess, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Marlborough Road, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 9LW |
| Headteacher | Lisa Dale |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 286 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.9% |
| School Capacity | 286 / 270 (106% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 May 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Oct 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed74
128
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Marlborough Road, Braintree
Braintree, CM7 9LW
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