Great Bradfords Junior School
Braintree, CM7 9LW · Essex · primary school
Check the area around this school
281st of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.6/10 against 2,104 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Bradfords Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Homework Club, Choir, and Gardening Club, and Year 4 attends a trip to Colchester. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 326 pupils against a stated capacity of 355. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Gardening Club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Great Bradfords Junior School
Overview
Great Bradfords Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a "welcoming, inclusive" environment where pupils feel safe, happy, and are encouraged to be kind, safe, and responsible. High expectations drive ambitious lessons, resulting in pupils who achieve well and display resilience.
Strengths
- The school offers an "ambitious curriculum" that inspires curiosity, using ‘Big questions’ to help pupils make links between subjects and apply learning to real-life situations.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with pupils developing into "confident and fluent readers" through access to a wide range of texts and effective support for those needing help.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "learn successfully alongside their peers" through carefully adapted learning.
- Pupils benefit from strong personal development support, including leadership roles and enrichment opportunities like outdoor learning, which build "self-confidence and independence."
- The school is "well led and managed," with governors holding leaders to account effectively and staff appreciating support for their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should identify barriers to participation in extra-curricular activities to ensure disadvantaged pupils benefit from the full range of opportunities, as they currently do so "disproportionately fewer" than others.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of CM7 9LW, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT