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Branston Community Academy
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 1LH, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,152
Capacity
1,225
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8, this secondary school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to 62% of schools across the UK. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has a moderate parent satisfaction rate of 62%. While 59% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 35% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for growth in academic performance.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 35% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 52% | Top 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 79 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (210 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of subjects
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Progress is communicated
78%
My child feels safe
76%
My child is happy
71%
My child makes good progress
69%
School has high expectations
65%
I'd recommend this school
62%
Behaviour is good
61%
School keeps me informed
58%
School supports development
57%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.8%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.19914, -0.46606 · LN4 1LH
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136358
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.branstonca.lincs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Branston Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Branston Community Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Branston Community Academy a good school?
Branston Community Academy scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Branston Community Academy?
Based on 210 Ofsted Parent View responses, Branston Community Academy receives a satisfaction score of 63% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Branston Community Academy in GCSEs?
Branston Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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