The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 342
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mr Justin Wrench (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Marlborough Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9LW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Bradfords Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Great Bradfords Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Bradfords Junior School?
Great Bradfords Junior School currently has 342 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Bradfords Junior School take?
Great Bradfords Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Bradfords Junior School?
Great Bradfords Junior School is in Braintree, CM7 9LW, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Bradfords Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Great Bradfords Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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