John Ray Junior School vs Notley Green Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ray Junior School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
439 students
Notley Green Primary School
Braintree · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
401 students
| Measure | John Ray Junior School Braintree, East of England | Notley Green Primary School Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1207 of 1,872 | #758 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9922 of 15,697 | #6304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 439 | 401 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 401 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 7% |
| 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.johnray.compassps.uk/ | www.notleygreen.compassps.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Notley Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.8 vs 41.0).
- •Notley Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 62%).
- •Notley Green Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 6%).
- •John Ray Junior School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 401.
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 Ray Junior School better than Notley Green Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Notley Green Primary School ranks higher (57.8 vs 41.0 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 Ray Junior School and Notley Green Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Braintree and Braintree in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Ray Junior School: 439. Notley Green Primary School: 401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Ray Junior School and Notley Green Primary School rank in East of England?
John Ray Junior School is 1207th of 1,872 and Notley Green Primary School is 758th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).