The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 201 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 97 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,152
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- BRANSTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Carter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
December 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Location
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Branston Community Academy a selective school?
No. Branston Community Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Branston Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Branston Community Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Branston Community Academy?
Branston Community Academy currently has 1,152 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Branston Community Academy take?
Branston Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Branston Community Academy?
Branston Community Academy is in Lincoln, LN4 1LH, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Branston Community Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Branston Community Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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