Which is the best primary school in Braintree?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School ranks first of 16 ranked primary schools in Braintree, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Braintree ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Braintree?

16 primary schools in Braintree published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Braintree, ranked

The 16 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
2
Shalford Primary School
Academy sponsor led

47%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
3
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
Voluntary aided school

17%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
4
Cressing Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
5
Lyons Hall School
Academy converter

18%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
6
Notley Green Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
7
White Court School
Community school

6%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
8
Bocking Primary School
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
9
John Ray Junior School
Academy sponsor led

6%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
10
Beckers Green Primary School
Academy converter

11%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
11
Great Bradfords Junior School
Community school

4%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
12
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Community school

1%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
13
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
14
Rayne Primary and Nursery School
Academy sponsor led

7%

higher standard

48%

expected standard
15
Stisted Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

20%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
16
Great Bardfield Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

45%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Braintree?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School ranks first of 16 ranked primary schools in Braintree, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Braintree ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Braintree?: 16 primary schools in Braintree published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.