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Branston Church of England Infant Academy

North Kesteven, LN4 1PRPrimaryAges 4–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Branston Church of England Infant Academy

Branston Church of England Infant Academy received its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024, and the judgement was Outstanding across the board, with the sole exception of Behaviour and Attitudes, which was rated Good. This is a remarkable result, particularly given that the school had previously been rated Outstanding in 2008, meaning it has maintained the highest possible standard for over fifteen years. The school is one of only ten primary schools in Lincolnshire to hold an Outstanding rating from its most recent graded inspection, out of 280 primary schools in the local authority. For a small infant school with just 132 pupils, this consistency is striking. The inspection report noted that the quality of education, early years provision, personal development, and leadership and management were all Outstanding, which gives parents a clear, evidence-based picture of a school that is performing at the very top of its game.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBeech Road, Branston, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN4 1PR
HeadteacherLianne Cook
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils132
Free School Meals (FSM)15.9%
School Capacity132 / 135 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallDining HallSensory RoomICT SuiteLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballGymnasticsFootballRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingEco ClubScience ClubDramaGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:05 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:10-18:00

Source: branston-infant.lincs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Branston Church of England Infant Academy

Branston Church of England Infant Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.