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Brandon Primary Academy

County Durham, DH7 8NLPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 31 places
Ranking
#6,299
of 13,686 nationally

About Brandon Primary Academy

Brandon Primary Academy is a state primary in County Durham that serves a community with significantly higher-than-average levels of disadvantage. With 294 pupils on roll against a capacity of 496, the school is operating well below its physical limit, which may reflect local demographic trends or parental preference patterns. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 52.9%, far above the national average and a clear indicator of the socioeconomic context the school works within. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for 31 places, with 30 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.52 suggests Brandon Primary is a popular choice among local families, particularly given that it is a non-faith, non-selective community school with no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCarr Avenue, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NL
HeadteacherChristopher Baines
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Number of Pupils294
Free School Meals (FSM)52.9%
School Capacity294 / 496 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:15

Source: brandonprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brandon Primary Academy

Brandon Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.