John Ray Junior School is a primary school based in Braintree under the Essex local authority.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 7 to 11. It currently has 436 pupils on roll with space for 432, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 10 March 2020, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.