SchoolScoresBranston Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of BRANSTON JUNIOR ACADEMY
Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LH
01522 880555 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 66% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 42nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 61st highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 55th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 51st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.6% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 53rd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Branston CofE Infant Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Heighington Millfield Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Washingborough Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Potterhanworth CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Willingham Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nocton Community Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Branston Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Branston Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Branston Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138486.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.