Bocking Primary School
Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5LAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bocking Primary School is a primary school in Braintree for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 9th of 16 primary schools in Braintree. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 September 2016, report published 13 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 October 2023
Pupils enjoy their time at this school. There is a helping hand and a friendly smile for everyone. From the start, in the early years, pupils learn to work together and share their ideas. Pupils understand that adults have high expectations of their behaviour throughout the day. They appreciate the clear rules and systems in place. Pupils are confident that adults will help them with any worries or concerns. This helps them to feel safe in school. Pupils know that their teachers want them to do well. They willingly 'have a go' at the tasks presented. In most lessons, they work hard because they understand what they have to do and how to do it. Occasionally, an extra explanation or challenge would help them to achieve even more. Breaktimes are fun, with plenty for everyone to do. Adults organise games outside so that everyone can join in. Pupils share books inside, relaxing in the cosy reading area together. There is a wide range of clubs available, both during and after the school day, such as choir, football and 'Out and About'. These help pupils to develop their interests and skills. Pupils are proud to look after their school and each other. Older pupils act as librarians. They take on responsibilities such as house captains and ambassadors.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers are not using their checks of what pupils know and can do to adjust their teaching. When this happens, errors and misconceptions are missed or not addressed rapidly enough. The school should continue to build the expertise of staff to use assessment effectively at all times.
- In some subjects, where subject leaders are newer to their role, their checks on the teaching of the curriculum do not consistently ensure this is as highly effective as in other subjects. As a result, a few adults need more support to ensure that pupils learn the curriculum as well as intended. The school should continue to develop newer subject leaders to ensure that they have the guidance and expertise to carry out all aspects of their role well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
203 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bocking Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Great Bradfords Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Lyons Hall School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Cagney
- Phone
- 01376322650
- Address
- Church Street, Bocking, Braintree, CM7 5LA
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 148305
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.