Alec Hunter Academy vs John Ray Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alec Hunter Academy
Braintree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,058 students
John Ray Infant School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
319 students
| Measure | Alec Hunter Academy Braintree, East of England | John Ray Infant School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #164 of 460 | #928 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1266 of 4,090 | #7745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,058 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,058 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 13.8% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.alechunter.org/ | www.johnrayinfant.compassps.uk |
The verdict
- •Alec Hunter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 51.0).
- •Alec Hunter Academy is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 319.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alec Hunter Academy better than John Ray Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Alec Hunter Academy ranks higher (64.5 vs 51.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alec Hunter Academy and John Ray Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alec Hunter Academy: 1,058. John Ray Infant School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alec Hunter Academy and John Ray Infant School rank in East of England?
Alec Hunter Academy is 164th of 460 and John Ray Infant School is 928th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).