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John Ray Junior School

Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL

A Good-rated primary school in Braintree where 62% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

436

Ages

7-11

FSM

27.3%

Capacity

432

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

76.0%

Writing

72.0%

Maths

72.0%

RWM Combined

62.0%

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About John Ray Junior School

John Ray Junior School is a primary school in Braintree, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 76 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 436 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Ray Junior School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
Mar 2020 — Good
Jan 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: John Ray Junior School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about John Ray Junior School

What is John Ray Junior School's Ofsted rating?

John Ray Junior School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What do parents say about John Ray Junior School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 76 responses): 75% of parents would recommend John Ray Junior School.

What are John Ray Junior School's latest exam results?

John Ray Junior School: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is John Ray Junior School located?

John Ray Junior School is a primary school in Braintree, Essex (CM7 1HL).

How many pupils attend John Ray Junior School?

John Ray Junior School has around 436 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare John Ray Junior School with other schools?

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