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John Ray Junior School

Braintree, CM7 1HLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
56%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,210
of 13,686 nationally

About John Ray Junior School

John Ray Junior School in Braintree is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is currently running at full capacity with 436 pupils against a published capacity of 432. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 27.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools. Despite this, demand appears strong, as the school is oversubscribed. The headteacher is Karen Harrison, and the school has no religious character. The pupil body is mixed, and the school does not offer nursery provision or a sixth form. This is a school that draws from a local area with considerable socio-economic challenges, and its ability to fill every place suggests it is a key part of the community fabric in Braintree.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNotley Road, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 1HL
HeadteacherKaren Harrison
Local AuthorityEssex
Number of Pupils436
Free School Meals (FSM)27.3%
School Capacity436 / 432 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsDining HallLibrarySports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballGymnasticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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John Ray 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.