John Ray Junior School
URN: 143538 • Braintree CM7 1HL
Overview
- Name
- John Ray Junior School
- URN
- 143538
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Karen Harrison (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01376324107
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Notley Road, Braintree CM7 1HL
Summary
John Ray Junior School, located in Braintree, Essex, is a mixed academy sponsor-led primary school with a current enrolment of 436 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 432. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive. The ethos is built around core values such as hope, trust, responsibility, respect, courage, and perseverance, which are integrated into daily activities and the PSHE curriculum.
The school aims to provide high-quality teaching and a rich, creative curriculum, with a strong emphasis on mastering core skills in English and mathematics. The dedicated staff work to ensure that learning is engaging and enjoyable, promoting a culture of safety and happiness for all students.
For parents considering admission for September 2025, the school encourages visits and tours to experience its welcoming atmosphere. Admissions are coordinated by the local authority, and information is available for mid-year applications and those with Educational Health Care Plans. For further details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The school aims to provide high-quality teaching and a rich, creative curriculum, with a strong emphasis on mastering core skills in English and mathematics. The dedicated staff work to ensure that learning is engaging and enjoyable, promoting a culture of safety and happiness for all students.
For parents considering admission for September 2025, the school encourages visits and tours to experience its welcoming atmosphere. Admissions are coordinated by the local authority, and information is available for mid-year applications and those with Educational Health Care Plans. For further details, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Leadership & Governance (governance)
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- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Skip to content ↓ (other)
- July 13Last day of termA surprise for Year 6 (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates & The School Day (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 432
- Pupils
- 436
- Boys
- 228
- Girls
- 208
- FSM %
- 27.30
- Open date
- 2017-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 436 | 228 | 208 | 432 | 27.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 440 | 231 | 209 | 432 | 26.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 396 | 193 | 203 | 432 | 21.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 396 | 193 | 203 | 432 | 21.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 399 | 201 | 198 | 432 | 23.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 400 | 186 | 214 | 432 | 17.30 |
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