The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
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
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 23.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- BRANSTON JUNIOR ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Barry Thornton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Branston Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Branston Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Branston Junior Academy?
Branston Junior Academy currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Branston Junior Academy take?
Branston Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Branston Junior Academy?
Branston Junior 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 Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Branston Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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