Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School
N/A
Ofsted Rating
10%
Capacity
49
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded None primary school serving the East Staffordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 49 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (10% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Kate Bryant, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 29 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School include Library, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Playing Fields.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Drama, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Staffordshire, Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Shire Way, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE13 9WU |
| Headteacher | Kate Bryant |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 49 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.0% |
| School Capacity | 49 / 472 (10% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Shire Way, Burton-on-Trent
East Staffordshire, DE13 9WU
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