John Ray Junior School Catchment Area
John Ray Junior School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Braintree, Essex , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 436 pupils, and a capacity of 432 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
436
Pupils
432
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
John Ray Junior School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, John Ray Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Essex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 Ray Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL
- Local authority
- Essex
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 27.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143538
Other Primary Schools in Braintree
If John Ray Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Braintree are the next closest alternatives.
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · CM7 5UL
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
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Frequently Asked Questions — John Ray Junior School
Is John Ray Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — John Ray Junior School currently has 436 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 432 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for John Ray Junior School? ▾
Admission to John Ray Junior School 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 Ray Junior School cover? ▾
John Ray Junior School is a primary school in Braintree, Essex, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Ray Junior School? ▾
John Ray Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.