The short version
Average SATs results.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 294
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 52.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Christopher Baines (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrowney Primary Academy
Primary · 824m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Primary · 1.1km away
Langley Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Langley Moor Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Brandon Primary Academy?
Brandon Primary Academy currently has 294 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brandon Primary Academy take?
Brandon Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brandon Primary Academy?
Brandon Primary Academy is in Durham, DH7 8NL, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brandon Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Brandon Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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