Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
Marlborough Road, Great Bradfords Estate, Braintree, CM7 9LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Braintree for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 September 2011, report published 21 October 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 May 2022
This is a friendly school where pupils develop the confidence to be themselves. Pupils experience a rich curriculum that extends their understanding across a broad range of subjects. They are keen to share what they know and are curious to learn more. Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of their education. Pupils know and understand the school's values. They talk about how 'perseverance' helps them overcome challenges and learn to do new things. Pupils recognise the importance of honesty and have a well-developed sense of fairness. School council representatives understand their role to help make school better for everyone. Children in the early years play and learn happily together. They quickly learn the routines that help them to be successful. Pupils behave well. They demonstrate kindness and respect towards each other in lessons and at playtimes. They can explain the difference between unkind behaviours and bullying. Pupils say that adults listen to what they say. Bullying is rare because adults help pupils sort things out at an early stage. Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the work of leaders. They appreciate the commitment of school staff to create a caring school community in which their children thrive.
What the school should improve
- Leaders are introducing a new programme for the systematic teaching of synthetic phonics and early reading. Staff have taken part in relevant training. Leaders should ensure that staff continue to receive the guidance and training they need to implement the new programme well, building on the effective practice that is already in place.
- Teachers do not anticipate or address pupils' potential misconceptions as confidently in the foundation subjects as they do in English and mathematics. Leaders should provide training for staff to deepen their knowledge and confidence in teaching the foundation subjects so that pupils gain the subject-specific knowledge and understanding they need to achieve well in all areas of the curriculum.
Pupil numbers and mix
269 pupils on roll, with places for 270
Schools near Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bradfords Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Lyons Hall School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Beckers Green Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Dale
- Phone
- 01376326891
- Address
- Marlborough Road, Great Bradfords Estate, Braintree, CM7 9LW
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114989
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.