Lyons Hall School
89%
Capacity
558
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Lyons Hall School
Lyons Hall School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 558 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated Lyons Hall School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachel Pritchard, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2769th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 46 in Braintree.
Lyons Hall School is a popular choice with families — it received 158 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 82 were first-preference applications.
Lyons Hall School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.3/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Lyons Hall School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Coding, Gardening, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, Lyons Hall 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Deerleap Way, Braintree, Braintree, CM7 9FH |
| Headteacher | Rachel Pritchard |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 558 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.2% |
| School Capacity | 558 / 630 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2769th of 13,686
Nationally
264th of 1,612
In East of England
9th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
75%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
158
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
82 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons Hall School
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Contact Information
Deerleap Way, Braintree
Braintree, CM7 9FH
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