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Great Bradfords Junior School

Braintree, CM7 9LWPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
69%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#4,719
of 13,686 nationally

About Great Bradfords Junior School

Great Bradfords Junior School has strong parent endorsement, with 84% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, drew 57 responses and paints a broadly positive picture. On the question of whether their child is happy, 84% of parents either agreed or strongly agreed, and 86% felt their child was safe. Communication with families comes across well: 97% agreed or strongly agreed that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 91% said the same about being kept informed of their child's progress. The school is popular locally, operating at near capacity with 342 pupils against a published capacity of 355, though exact oversubscription data isn't available. One area where opinion is more divided is behaviour: while 82% agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, a notable 18% disagreed. Similarly, on how concerns are handled, 65% were positive but 16% disagreed or strongly disagreed, suggesting room for improvement in some parents' experience.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarlborough Road, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 9LW
HeadteacherJustin Wrench
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils342
Free School Meals (FSM)33.3%
School Capacity342 / 355 (96% full)

The full report on this school

What 57 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteArt StudiosSensory RoomSports HallDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersCricketNetballAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubEco ClubDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:00

Source: gtbradfordsjuniorschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Great Bradfords Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.