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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Lancaster Way, JOHN BUNYANPRIMARY, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5UL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.1 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
545
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 55% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, which places it in the top 74% nationally. However, only 1% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, while the school shows strengths in foundational skills, parents may want to consider its performance in pushing all students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 13 March 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | Bottom 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.9%
White Other10.6%
Black African5.5%
Asian Indian2.9%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.88550, 0.54521 · CM7 5UL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114818
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.johnbunyan.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 March 2018.
Is John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery a good school?
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery scores 22.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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