The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp 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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Miss Karen Harrison
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is John Ray Junior School's Ofsted rating?
John Ray Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Ray Junior School?
John Ray Junior School currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Ray Junior School take?
John Ray Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is John Ray Junior School?
John Ray Junior School is in Braintree, CM7 1HL, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Ray Junior School have a sixth form?
No, John Ray Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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