John Ray Junior School

About John Ray Junior School

John Ray Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 436 pupils on roll. It is part of THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 March 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

436 / 432 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 March 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL

Phone

01376324107

Head Teacher

Karen Harrison

Website

https://www.johnray.compassps.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is John Ray Junior School?

John Ray Junior School is an academy sponsor led in Braintree, Essex, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does John Ray Junior School have?

John Ray Junior School has 436 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is John Ray Junior School's Ofsted rating?

John Ray Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 March 2020).

How does John Ray Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at John Ray Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is John Ray Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — John Ray Junior School is part of THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS.

Where is John Ray Junior School?

John Ray Junior School is located at Notley Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1HL.