John Ray Junior School vs St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.8 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
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Braintree · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | John Ray Junior School Braintree, East of England | St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree Braintree, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1207 of 1,872 | #145 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9922 of 15,697 | #1131 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 439 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 439 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 30.3% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.6% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 17% |
| 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.stfrancisbraintree.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.3 vs 41.0).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 62%).
- •St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 6%).
- •John Ray Junior School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 203.
- •John Ray Junior School is a academy school while St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree 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 John Ray Junior School better than St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?
On the Success Index (England), St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree ranks higher (87.3 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 St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree?
About 1.8 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. St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Ray Junior School and St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree rank in East of England?
John Ray Junior School is 1207th of 1,872 and St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree is 145th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).