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
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.
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.
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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