John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery vs Tabor Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 346 m 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
Tabor Academy
Braintree · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
989 students
| Measure | John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery Braintree, East of England | Tabor Academy Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1613 of 1,872 | #353 of 460 |
| National rank | #13535 of 15,697 | #2856 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 501 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 501 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 25.3% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.3 |
| town | Braintree | Braintree |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.johnbunyan.co.uk | www.taboracademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Tabor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.0 vs 23.0).
- •Tabor Academy is the larger school with 989 students compared with 501.
- •John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Tabor Academy 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 Tabor Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Tabor Academy ranks higher (32.0 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 Tabor Academy?
About 346 m 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. Tabor Academy: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery and Tabor Academy rank in East of England?
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is 1613th of 1,872 and Tabor Academy is 353rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).