Open Other Primary Mixed

John Ray Junior School

Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL
Part of: CHANGE SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
436 Pupils
432 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
27.30% FSM %
228 Boys
208 Girls
About John Ray Junior School

John Ray Junior School is a Primary Academies serving Braintree and the surrounding area in Essex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 436 pupils on roll. School capacity: 432. Current headteacher: Karen Harrison.

Information on John Ray Junior School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Braintree
Parliamentary Constituency Braintree
Ward Braintree West
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Opened 01-04-2017
UKPRN 10061618
URN 143538
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Rachel Grove-Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Lauren Bailey-Whyte Local Governor 21/01/2025 20/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Bethan Ball Local Governor 13/05/2021 12/05/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Heidi Collier-Brown Local Governor 18/07/2025 18/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Rachel Grove-Smith Local Governor 13/05/2021 12/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Karen Harrison Local Governor 01/04/2017 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Laura Holmes Local Governor 23/02/2022 22/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Samantha Hutchings Local Governor 29/01/2026 28/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
John Ray Junior School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Braintree, Essex.
John Ray Junior School has 436 pupils, with a capacity of 432.
John Ray Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at John Ray Junior School is Miss Karen Harrison.
John Ray Junior School is at Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at John Ray Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
John Ray Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Karen Harrison
Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1HL
Location
Quick Summary
URN 143538
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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