Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School, Braintree

In its own words: "We are a large infant school, with a maximum of ninety children per year group. Classes are arranged to facilitate the most advantageous learning situations for our children. The teachers and support staff work together in teams planning schemes of work, class activities and agreed methods of assessment and recording."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to extend the very warmest of welcomes to you all. As Head Teacher, I am incredibly proud and privileged to lead Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School alongside our dedicated team of professionals, supportive parents, and wonderful children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include karate, choir and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School as their first choice and 120 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School are Great Bradfords Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); Lyons Hall School (0.6 miles, Good, 82% reading, 88% maths); St Francis Catholic Primary School, Braintree (0.8 miles, Good, 93% reading, 90% maths); and John Bunyan Primary School and Nursery (0.9 miles, Good, 71% reading, 65% maths).

The nearest railway station is Braintree Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Great Bradfords School (outside), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 242 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Essex (97), as is usual near a town centre.

Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School are Alec Hunter Academy (1 mile), Tabor Academy (1.1 miles) and Notley High School and Sixth Form (1.5 miles).