Compare John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery and John Ray Junior School

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery (Primary) in Braintree; John Ray Junior School (Primary) in Braintree — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery and John Ray Junior School. They are primary phase and community school and academy sponsor led type located around Braintree, Essex. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery), published Apr 2018. The most recent inspection on record is for John Ray Junior School (May 2020). average roll around ≈ 500, combined total ≈ 1,000, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–40–45%; all within the The Compass Partnership of Schools trust.

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Attribute	John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery CM7 5UL	John Ray Junior School CM7 1HL
Phase / Type	Primary • Community school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Braintree Essex CM7 5UL	Braintree Essex CM7 1HL
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Apr 2018	2 10 May 2020
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	630	432
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Essex (881)	The Compass Partnership of Schools
Website	www.johnbunyan.co.uk	www.johnray.compassps.uk
Telephone	01376321814	01376324107
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

CM7 5UL

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Braintree
Essex
CM7 5UL
Ofsted: 2 23 Apr 2018
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Essex (881)
Website: www.johnbunyan.co.uk
Telephone: 01376321814

John Ray Junior School

CM7 1HL

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Braintree
Essex
CM7 1HL
Ofsted: 2 10 May 2020
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Compass Partnership of Schools
Website: www.johnray.compassps.uk
Telephone: 01376324107

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.