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John Ray Infant School

Braintree, CM7 1HLPrimaryAges 2–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2019
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
86 1st-choice / 89 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About John Ray Infant School

John Ray Infant School sits in Essex, where the average Key Stage 2 attainment for primary schools is 62. As an infant school taking children from age 2 to 7, John Ray doesn't publish KS2 results — its pupils move on before that benchmark — so a direct academic comparison with the LA average isn't possible. What we can compare is its Ofsted record. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all graded Good. That's consistent with the local picture: of 444 primary schools in Essex, 33 are rated Outstanding, meaning Good is a solid, above-average position. The school's most recent ungraded inspection in 2019 confirmed it 'remains Good', suggesting stability in quality since its last graded inspection in 2010.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNotley Road, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 1HL
HeadteacherLisa Christian
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils335
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity335 / 360 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2019
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Nov 2019): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Feb 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceCricketSwimmingGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingDramaEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About John Ray Infant School

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