John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery vs John Ray Junior 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.
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
501 students
John Ray Junior School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
439 students
| Measure | John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Braintree, East of England | John Ray Junior School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1613 of 1,872 | #1207 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #13535 of 15,697 | #9922 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 501 | 439 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 439 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 101.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 6% |
| 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.johnbunyan.co.uk | www.johnray.compassps.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Ray Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.0 vs 23.0).
- •John Ray Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 55%).
- •John Ray Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 1%).
- •John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 501 students compared with 439.
- •John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while John Ray Junior School is a academy 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 John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery better than John Ray Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), John Ray Junior School ranks higher (41.0 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 John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery and John Ray Junior School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery: 501. John Ray Junior School: 439. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery and John Ray Junior School rank in East of England?
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is 1613th of 1,872 and John Ray Junior School is 1207th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).