Beckers Green Primary School vs John Ray Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckers Green Primary School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
317 students
John Ray Infant School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
319 students
| Measure | Beckers Green Primary School Braintree, East of England | John Ray Infant School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1072 of 1,872 | #928 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #8895 of 15,697 | #7745 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 317 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beckersgreen.essex.sch.uk | www.johnrayinfant.compassps.uk |
The verdict
- •John Ray Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 45.9).
- •John Ray Infant School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 317.
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 Beckers Green Primary School better than John Ray Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), John Ray Infant School ranks higher (51.0 vs 45.9 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 Beckers Green Primary School and John Ray Infant School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckers Green Primary School: 317. John Ray Infant School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckers Green Primary School and John Ray Infant School rank in East of England?
Beckers Green Primary School is 1072nd of 1,872 and John Ray Infant School is 928th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).