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Brandon Primary Academy
Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8NL, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.3 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
294
Capacity
496
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
59%
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Last inspected: 10 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child makes good progress
96%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
School supports development
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
School has high expectations
84%
School keeps me informed
77%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.1%
Other4.1%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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54.75027, -1.62844 · DH7 8NL
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN148858
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebrandonprimary.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Brandon Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brandon Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2024.
Is Brandon Primary Academy a good school?
Brandon Primary Academy scores 57.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% 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 Brandon Primary Academy?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brandon Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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