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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL
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John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery
Braintree, CM7 5UL
545 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
41.00% FSM %
306 Boys
239 Girls
About John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery

John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 545 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Lisa Waters.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Braintree
Parliamentary Constituency Braintree
Ward Bocking South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070810
URN 114818
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark Norman Chair of Governors 01/01/2025 19/07/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Christine Kitchin Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/01/2025 — N/A
The Revd Richard Chand Governor 14/07/2022 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nigel Hill Governor 01/01/2025 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Paul Inskip Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Kelly Governor 13/07/2023 31/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Norman Governor 20/07/2021 19/07/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lisa Pickard Governor 28/11/2024 31/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Janette Quinn Governor 12/11/2020 22/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Gordon Roach Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Valentine Scott Governor 28/07/2018 28/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Waters Governor 01/04/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Tabor Academy
0.35 km • Braintree
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St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree
0.36 km • Braintree
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The Edith Borthwick School
0.5 km • Braintree
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St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
0.96 km • Braintree
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Great Bradfords Junior School
1.48 km • Braintree
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Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School
1.48 km • Braintree
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Frequently Asked Questions
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Braintree, Essex.
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery has 545 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is Mrs Lisa Waters.
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is at Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery: Does not have a sixth form.
John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Waters
Lancaster Way, Braintree, CM7 5UL
01376321814
www.johnbunyan.co.uk
Location
CM7 5UL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 114818
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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