The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 124
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Robson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Rock Terrace, New Brancepeth, Durham, DH7 7EU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Primary · 1.2km away
Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise
Secondary · 1.7km away
Durham Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Bearpark Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Brandon Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Langley Moor Nursery School
Nursery · 2.6km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
Primary · 2.7km away
Browney Primary Academy
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend New Brancepeth Primary Academy?
New Brancepeth Primary Academy currently has 124 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Brancepeth Primary Academy take?
New Brancepeth Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Brancepeth Primary Academy?
New Brancepeth Primary Academy is in Durham, DH7 7EU, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Brancepeth Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, New Brancepeth Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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