Brandon Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Carr Avenue, DH7 8NL |
| School Website | https://brandonprimary.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1913780124 |
| URN | 148858 |
School Census
| Total | 294 |
| Girls/Boys | 159/135 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 54.1%/45.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 135 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 21.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/02/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/02/2019 | Good |
| 03/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/02/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | -0.8 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 33 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 33 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 33 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 19 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 36% |
| no | 64% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 11% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Browney Primary Academy
(0.50 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Harle Street, , DH7 8HX