Bocking Primary School vs John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bocking Primary School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
203 students
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
501 students
| Measure | Bocking Primary School Braintree, East of England | John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #795 of 1,872 | #1613 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6642 of 15,697 | #13535 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 203 | 501 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 501 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 41.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 1% |
| 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.bockingstreet.essex.sch.uk | www.johnbunyan.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bocking Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.2 vs 23.0).
- •Bocking Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 55%).
- •Bocking Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 1%).
- •John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 501 students compared with 203.
- •Bocking Primary School is a academy school while John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bocking Primary School better than John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Bocking Primary School ranks higher (56.2 vs 23.0 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 Bocking Primary School and John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bocking Primary School: 203. John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery: 501. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bocking Primary School and John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
Bocking Primary School is 795th of 1,872 and John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is 1613th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).