John Ray Junior School
Academy sponsor ledPrimaryAges 7–11Mixed
Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL
Headteacher · Miss Karen Harrison
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Key facts
Pupils439Capacity 432
OfstedStandards maintainedInspected 5 March 2025
TrustThe Compass Partnership of Schools
Free school meals30.3%
Ofsted
Standards maintained
Ungraded inspection on 5 March 2025.
Last graded inspection, 10 March 2020:
- Overall effectivenessGood
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 3 applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Essex council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in EssexNearby schools for the same ages
- St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School1.0 mi
- Notley Green Primary School1.0 mi
- St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree1.1 mi
- White Court School1.2 mi
- Beckers Green Primary School1.3 mi