John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a community primary school in Braintree, Essex , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 545 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
545
Pupils
630
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery?
The catchment area for John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is set by Essex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Essex catchment area documents →John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery: 630 places, 87% filled: places available
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery has a published admission number of 630 places. 545 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 630 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41% of pupils at John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Braintree.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Essex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Essex Council school admissions (official) →
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery: School Information
- Full address
- Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 41% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 114818
Other Primary Schools in Braintree
If John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Braintree are the next closest alternatives.
Great Bardfield Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · CM7 4RN
Great Bradfords Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · CM7 9LW
White Court School Catchment Area
Community school · CM77 7UE
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · CM7 9LW
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · CM7 4BP
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · CM7 2NS
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
What is the catchment area for John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery? ▾
The catchment area for John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is the geographic zone Essex uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery has a capacity of 630 places and currently has 545 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.
What is the admissions policy for John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is managed by Essex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Braintree, Essex, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery? ▾
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.