White Court School
90%
Capacity
567
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About White Court School
White Court School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Braintree community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 567 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated White Court School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Candida Burrell, it falls under Essex local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3074th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 46 in Braintree.
White Court School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 71 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 63 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at White Court School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Rounders, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Film Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Braintree, White Court 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Ennerdale Avenue, Braintree, Braintree, CM77 7UE |
| Headteacher | Candida Burrell |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Number of Pupils | 567 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 567 / 630 (90% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (74%)
3074th of 13,686
Nationally
295th of 1,612
In East of England
11th of 46
In Braintree
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
74%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
74%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed71
149
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
63 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ennerdale Avenue, Braintree
Braintree, CM77 7UE
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