SchoolScoresNew Brancepeth Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Rock Terrace, New Brancepeth, Durham, DH7 7EU
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Durham comparisons use the 25 of its 44 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 12th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 9th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 25 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 21st highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Durham. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Durham figures pool parents at the Durham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
73% — 11 points above the County Durham average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 County Durham. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 13 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 53.6% | 35.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 18.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 32nd highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 5.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 27th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 38th highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 10% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.7 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 44 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 31st highest of 41 state primary schools in Durham. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.1%* | 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
- Our Lady and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Silver Tree Primary School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bearpark Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brandon Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Moor Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Browney Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langley Park Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Esh Winning Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is New Brancepeth Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did New Brancepeth Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend New Brancepeth Primary Academy?
77% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend New Brancepeth Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is New Brancepeth Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put New Brancepeth Primary Academy as their first choice for 9 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 9 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148970.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.