The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (146% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 184
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Catherine Harris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Harle Street, Browney, County Durham, DH7 8HX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Browney Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Browney Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Browney Primary Academy?
Browney Primary Academy currently has 184 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Browney Primary Academy take?
Browney Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Browney Primary Academy?
Browney Primary Academy is in Browney, DH7 8HX, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Browney Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Browney Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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