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John Ray Junior School
Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.2 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
436
Capacity
432
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of March 2020, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 6% reach a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 75% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community sentiment.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child feels safe
80%
School keeps me informed
80%
My child is happy
78%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Progress is communicated
74%
School has high expectations
72%
Behaviour is good
70%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
White Other8.9%
Black African3.9%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.86693, 0.55284 · CM7 1HL
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN143538
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.johnray.compassps.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is John Ray Junior School rated by Ofsted?
John Ray Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2020.
Is John Ray Junior School a good school?
John Ray Junior School scores 38.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 John Ray Junior School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Ray Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
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