Great Bradfords Junior School
URN: 114984 • Braintree CM7 9LW
Overview
- Name
- Great Bradfords Junior School
- URN
- 114984
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Justin Wrench (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01376326739
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marlborough Road, Braintree CM7 9LW
Summary
Great Bradfords Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Braintree, Essex, with a current enrolment of 342 pupils and a capacity of 355. The school is committed to fostering a safe and secure learning environment where every student can achieve excellence. Its mission focuses on developing independent thinkers and lifelong learners through a broad and balanced curriculum, while promoting an active lifestyle and celebrating individual successes.
The school places a strong emphasis on positive learning behaviours, encouraging students to embody 'superhero' qualities such as perseverance, resilience, engagement, and independence. These attributes are recognised and rewarded, fostering a culture of motivation and support among pupils.
Great Bradfords Junior School also prioritises the inclusion of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school implements a collaborative approach to support, ensuring that all children receive the necessary provisions to thrive academically and socially. Regular communication with parents and tailored support plans are integral to the school's ethos, aiming to involve families in their children's educational journeys.
The school places a strong emphasis on positive learning behaviours, encouraging students to embody 'superhero' qualities such as perseverance, resilience, engagement, and independence. These attributes are recognised and rewarded, fostering a culture of motivation and support among pupils.
Great Bradfords Junior School also prioritises the inclusion of students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The school implements a collaborative approach to support, ensuring that all children receive the necessary provisions to thrive academically and socially. Regular communication with parents and tailored support plans are integral to the school's ethos, aiming to involve families in their children's educational journeys.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence Procedures (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability Information (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 342 | 178 | 164 | 355 | 33.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 336 | 168 | 168 | 355 | 29.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 340 | 174 | 166 | 355 | 30.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 340 | 174 | 166 | 355 | 30.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 340 | 172 | 168 | 355 | 25.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 341 | 175 | 166 | 355 | 21.40 |
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