Great Bradfords Junior School
Marlborough Road, Braintree, CM7 9LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Great Bradfords Junior School is a primary school in Braintree for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 13th of 16 primary schools in Braintree. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2015, report published 12 January 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Great Bradfords is a welcoming, inclusive school. Pupils understand and follow the school's encouragement to be kind, be safe, be responsible. Pupils are accepting of everyone's differences. They are confident that they can share any worries with trusted adults in school. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy. The school's high expectations are part of all areas of school life. Teachers challenge pupils with ambitious lessons. Pupils rise to this challenge. They achieve well. The school's many links with the local community, such as the food bank and library, allow pupils to apply their learning to real-life situations. Pupils display high standards of behaviour and resilience when their work is difficult. Pupils are proud of their school. They understand the importance of looking after each other and the local environment. They enjoy the responsibility of being librarians or members of the 'global green team'. Pupils take these roles seriously. They help to develop their self-esteem. Pupils appreciate the many enrichment opportunities on offer. These include outdoor learning experiences, which build their self-confidence and independence. Educational visits enhance the curriculum. Recently, these have included trips to an Anglo-Saxon village and local museums, and river walks.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils, especially those who are disadvantaged, do not benefit from the range of extra-curricular opportunities that the school provides. This means that these pupils do not develop their interests and talents as widely as they could. The school should identify any barriers to pupils' participation in extra-curricular activities and support the most vulnerable pupils to take advantage of the full range of opportunities that it provides.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
326 pupils on roll, with places for 355
Schools near Great Bradfords Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| 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
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Justin Wrench
- Phone
- 01376326739
- Address
- Marlborough Road, Braintree, CM7 9LW
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 114984
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.