The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
101
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.
13% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 189
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 25.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Tracey McCarthy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Knappers Way, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0DA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Glade Academy's Ofsted rating?
Glade Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glade Academy?
Glade Academy currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glade Academy take?
Glade Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Glade Academy?
Glade Academy is in Brandon, IP27 0DA, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glade Academy have a sixth form?
No, Glade Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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