What is the best primary school in Braintree?

On our composite score, Stisted Church of England Primary Academy is the top-ranked primary school in Braintree, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Braintree?

There are 19 primary schools in Braintree with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Braintree ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Braintree?

Applications for Reception places in Braintree starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Braintree

Compare 19 top-rated primary schools in Braintree, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: Stisted Church of England Primary Academy.

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Compare the top two side by side: Stisted Church of England Primary Academy vs Beckers Green Primary School

The best primary schools in Braintree

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Stisted Church of England Primary Academy

Beckers Green Primary School

Lyons Hall School

White Court School

Cressing Primary School

Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School

Notley Green Primary School

Great Bardfield Primary School

Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy

St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree

St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Rayne Primary and Nursery School

Great Bradfords Junior School

Bocking Primary School

John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

John Ray Junior School

Shalford Primary School

Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School

John Ray Infant School

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