Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School
About Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School
Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School is a small state primary in East Staffordshire, with just 49 pupils on roll against a capacity of 472, meaning it is operating at roughly 10% of its physical space. That low occupancy is striking given the local demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 66 applications for 29 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.28, and made 27 first-preference offers. So while the school is clearly popular among local families, its current pupil count suggests either a recent expansion of capacity or a cohort that hasn't yet filled the building. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3%, well below the national primary average of around 23%, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school is mixed, non-religious, and includes a nursery for children aged three and up, which may be drawing families who want an early start in a small, oversubscribed setting.
Key Details
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:45
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: branstonlocksprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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