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Great Bradfords Junior School

Goodgraded 19/03/2025Ages 7–11342 pupilsDoes not apply
Braintree, CM7 9LW
Essex

Great Bradfords Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Braintree, within the Essex local authority. The school has around 342 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/03/2025, Great Bradfords Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Braintree can view Great Bradfords Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Braintree (CM7 9LW), Great Bradfords Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.7%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals34.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-20%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-5%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Braintree
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.0 miLyons Hall SchoolGood · 0.6 miAlec Hunter AcademyGood · 1.0 miBeckers Green Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miSt Francis Catholic Primary School, BraintreeGood · 0.8 miBocking Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 mi
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