COMMUNITY SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Goodgraded 28/02/2024Ages 3–11545 pupilsDoes not apply
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Braintree, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 545 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/02/2024, John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Braintree can view John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence22.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.2England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals41.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language17.8%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-23%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Braintree
All schools in Braintree →St Francis Catholic Primary School, BraintreeGood · 0.2 miTabor AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.2 miThe Edith Borthwick SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.6 miNotley High School and Braintree Sixth FormRequires Improvement · 1.4 miJohn Ray Junior SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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