Brambles Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Kedward Avenue, Brambles, Middlesbrough, TS3 9DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Brambles Primary Academy is a primary school in Middlesbrough for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 61 schools in Middlesbrough. It ranks 5th of 57 primary schools in Middlesbrough. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 January 2025, report published 4 March 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 January 2025

The school's vision of 'learning together; growing together; making a difference' is lived out through every aspect of Brambles Primary Academy. The school sits at the heart of the community. It provides an excellent standard of education and support to the pupils and families it serves. Relationships are very strong and supportive. Pupils are nurtured with great care and, as a result, are happy to come to school. There are very high expectations of all pupils in the school, regardless of their background. Pupils are supported very well to meet these high expectations. Many pupils achieve highly and make excellent progress, thriving academically and personally. In lessons and around school, a culture of excellence ensures that behaviour is exemplary. The school is an exceptionally calm and purposeful place to learn. Through their commitment to high-quality character education, pupils are also inspired to uphold these same high standards of behaviour in the community. The school is proud to serve a diverse community. Exceptional pastoral support means families receive a very high level of care that goes beyond the typical role of a school. Staff are incredibly passionate about making a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of pupils and their families.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

45 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

359 pupils on roll, with places for 341

Eligible for free school meals71%

71%, 44.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.6%

8.6%, 13 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brambles Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Corpus Christi RC Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good39% met the expected standard
Pallister Park Primary School0.4 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Lift Caldicotes0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding85% met the expected standard
Thorntree Academy0.5 milesOfsted: Good74% met the expected standard
St Alphonsus' Catholic Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good66% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Stuart Mayle
Address
Kedward Avenue, Brambles, Middlesbrough, TS3 9DB
Local authority
Middlesbrough
URN
138559

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.