John Ray Infant School

URN: 114941 • Braintree CM7 1HL

Overview

Name
John Ray Infant School
URN
114941
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lisa Christian (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Notley Road, Braintree CM7 1HL

Summary

John Ray Infant School, located in Braintree, Essex, is a community primary school catering to 356 pupils, with a capacity of 360. The school prides itself on creating a safe and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn, and grow. The ethos is built on core values of respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, honesty, and curiosity, which are integrated into daily activities and the curriculum.

The school offers a rich and varied curriculum aimed at fostering curiosity and creativity in students. It places a strong emphasis on the education of the whole child, promoting positive learning attitudes through resilience, perseverance, cooperation, concentration, and reflection. The dedicated staff work closely with parents to ensure that each child receives the support they need to thrive.

Admissions are coordinated by the Local Authority, with children typically starting at the beginning of the Autumn term. The school provides a phased transition to help young children settle in, particularly those with Spring and Summer birthdays. For mid-year admissions, parents can apply directly through the school.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
2 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
360
Pupils
356
Boys
175
Girls
181
FSM %
24.40
Open date
Close date
2024-06-30
Last Ofsted
2019-11-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 356 175 181 360 24.40
2024-09-11 356 175 181 360 24.40
2023-09-11 368 187 181 360 23.10
2022-09-11 368 187 181 360 23.10
2021-09-11 355 178 177 360 20.80
2020-09-11 324 172 152 360 17.00

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