Schools in Braintree, East of England (2025)
22 schools · 8,556 students · 14 academy, 8 local authority · median Pupils on roll 319.
Braintree, in East of England, has 22 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 8,556 students. By level there are 19 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 14 academy, 8 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Braintree's schools is 319, above the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
21 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree (87.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Shalford Primary School (85.7, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Lyons Hall School (77.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Notley High School and Sixth Form (1,210 students), Alec Hunter Academy (1,058 students), Tabor Academy (989 students).
Ranked schools in Braintree
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 187St Francis Catholic Primary School, BraintreeBraintree · Local authority Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 286Shalford Primary SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 73 students
- 378Lyons Hall SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 558 students
- 469Cressing Primary SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 565Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary AcademyBraintree · Academy Primary– · 71 students
- 665Alec Hunter AcademyBraintree · Academy Secondary45.7 Attainment 8 · 1,058 students
- 758Notley Green Primary SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 856Bocking Primary SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 954Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery SchoolBraintree · Local authority Primary– · 269 students
- 1051John Ray Infant SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary– · 319 students
- 1150Notley High School and Sixth FormBraintree · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 1,210 students
- 1249White Court SchoolBraintree · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 550 students
- 1348Stisted Church of England Primary AcademyBraintree · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 103 students
- 1446Beckers Green Primary SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 317 students
- 1541John Ray Junior SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 1640St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolBraintree · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 1738Rayne Primary and Nursery SchoolBraintree · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 213 students
- 1832Tabor AcademyBraintree · Academy Secondary38.5 Attainment 8 · 989 students
- 1930Great Bradfords Junior SchoolBraintree · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 2023John Bunyan Primary School and NurseryBraintree · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 2121Great Bardfield Primary SchoolBraintree · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 117 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 87.3 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 2 | Shalford Primary School Braintree · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 85.7 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73 |
| 3 | Lyons Hall School Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.5 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 558 |
| 4 | Cressing Primary School Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 68.6 Top 50% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 5 | Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 64.7 Top 50% | – | 71 |
| 6 | Alec Hunter Academy Braintree · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.5 Top 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,058 |
| 7 | Notley Green Primary School Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 8 | Bocking Primary School Braintree · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 56.2 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 9 | Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School Braintree · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 53.5 Top 50% | – | 269 |
| 10 | John Ray Infant School Braintree · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 51.0 Top 50% | – | 319 |
| 11 | Notley High School and Sixth Form Braintree · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 49.9 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,210 |
| 12 | White Court School Braintree · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 49.4 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 550 |
| 13 | Stisted Church of England Primary Academy Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 103 |
| 14 | Beckers Green Primary School Braintree · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 45.9 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 317 |
| 15 | John Ray Junior School Braintree · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 41.0 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 16 | St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 39.5 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 17 | Rayne Primary and Nursery School Braintree · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.6 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 213 |
| 18 | Tabor Academy Braintree · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 32.0 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 989 |
| 19 | Great Bradfords Junior School Braintree · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 30.1 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 20 | John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Braintree · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 23.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 21 | Great Bardfield Primary School Braintree · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 20.7 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 117 |
Other schools in Braintree
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Braintree side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Braintree?
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is the highest-ranked school in Braintree with a Success Index (England) of 87.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Braintree?
Braintree has 22 schools (19 primary, 3 secondary) educating 8,556 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Braintree?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Braintree is 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.