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Great Bradfords Junior School
Marlborough Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9LW, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.4 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
342
Capacity
355
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 84% expressing they would recommend the school, although only 4% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students. Limited published data may restrict a comprehensive view of overall performance.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2015Older 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of subjects
98%
School keeps me informed
97%
School has high expectations
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.9%
White Other10.2%
Black African5.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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51.88533, 0.56668 · CM7 9LW
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN114984
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Great Bradfords Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Great Bradfords Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2015.
Is Great Bradfords Junior School a good school?
Great Bradfords Junior School scores 40.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Great Bradfords Junior School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Great Bradfords Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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