The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 554
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 9.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Havering
- Head
- Mrs Nicole Gunthorpe
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cedar Avenue, Branfil Primary School, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
Secondary · 777m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Routes4Life Limited
Special school · 1.0km away
Upminster Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Upminster Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gaynes School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Corbets Tey School
Special school · 1.3km away
Suttons Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Branfil Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Branfil Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Branfil Primary School?
Branfil Primary School currently has 554 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Branfil Primary School take?
Branfil Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Branfil Primary School?
Branfil Primary School is in Upminster, RM14 2LW, in the Havering local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Branfil Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Branfil Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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