Is John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 February 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 261st of 430 primary schools in Essex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 55% of pupils at John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery?

Applications for Reception places at John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery 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).

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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL

Local ranking261st of 430 primary schools in Essex

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

630

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 February 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 55.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 1.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 65.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 67.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 104.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 102.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 69

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 545
Boys: 273 (54%)
Girls: 228 (46%)
Capacity: 630 (80% full)
SEND: 24.8%
FSM Eligible: 44.5%
EAL: 16.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 21.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,432/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.9%
White Other: 10.8%
Black African: 5.6%
Asian Indian: 3.0%
Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%

72.9%

White British

10.8%

White Other

5.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01376321814

admin@johnbunyan.co.uk

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Lancaster Way

Braintree, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 114818
UKPRN: 10070810
Establishment No.: 2300

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