John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

URN: 114818 • Braintree CM7 5UL

Overview

Name
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
URN
114818
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Waters (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01376321814
Website
Visit
Address
Lancaster Way, Braintree CM7 5UL

Summary

John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery, located in Braintree, Essex, is a community school that caters to 545 pupils, with a capacity of 630. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where families are welcomed and encouraged to participate in their children's education. The core values of hope, integrity, justice, courage, respect, compassion, responsibility, and wisdom are integral to the school's ethos, promoting a supportive atmosphere that fosters individual growth and lifelong learning.

The curriculum at John Bunyan is designed to be broad, engaging, and stimulating, with a strong focus on Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The school aims to provide rich learning experiences that cater to the diverse needs of its students and encourage high academic and personal achievement. Additionally, various extracurricular activities are offered to enhance student engagement and aspirations.

Safety is a top priority at John Bunyan, with multiple designated safeguarding leads in place to support student welfare. The school maintains clear policies and practices to ensure a safe environment for all children. Parents are encouraged to collaborate with the school to support their child's development and success.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
545
Boys
306
Girls
239
FSM %
41.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 545 306 239 630 41.00
2024-09-11 541 292 249 630 38.90
2023-09-11 539 286 253 630 38.40
2022-09-11 539 286 253 630 38.40
2021-09-11 553 304 249 630 35.30
2020-09-11 555 303 252 630 30.10

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