Brandon Primary Academy
Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8NLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brandon Primary Academy is a primary school in Durham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 23rd of 42 primary schools in Durham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2024, report published 20 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 December 2024
Pupils are proud to attend Brandon Primary Academy. They benefit from the nurturing and ambitious environment. The school's 'Brandon Promise' helps to remind pupils of the school values. Together, pupils recite one of the lines, 'I can achieve more than I ever imagined possible.' Pupils are motivated to try their best. The school is ambitious for all pupils. The curriculum is tailored to meet their needs and celebrate the local heritage. The school has high expectations for pupils' achievement and behaviour. Pupils are keen to do well in lessons. They are rightly proud of the work they produce. Children in the early years benefit from carefully chosen activities to develop their knowledge and skills. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) profit from the effective adaptations made to lessons. Pupils achieve well. The school prioritises pupils' well-being. Parents and carers appreciate the effective pastoral and practical support the school provides for pupils. There is a strong sense of belonging among the school community. Pupils are safe here. The school teaches pupils diligently to understand the importance of staying safe online and in the community.
What the school should improve
- The school does not review the needs of pupils with SEND as quickly and precisely as it could. This means that some pupils with SEND do not receive the support they need to engage with education successfully as quickly as they might. The school should ensure that there is a systematic and timely approach to reviewing pupils' needs and that this informs improved support for pupils with SEND.
- The school's work to improve attendance has not helped some pupils to attend regularly enough. These pupils do not develop their knowledge as well as they should. The school should continue to strengthen and develop their attendance processes to improve pupils' attendance more consistently.
- Some pupils have a limited understanding of other religions and some aspects of equalities. This means some pupils do not have enough knowledge and understanding to demonstrate appropriate respect consistently. The school should ensure that they develop pupils' understanding of diversity, fundamental British values and difference in the world.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
280 pupils on roll, with places for 496
Schools near Brandon Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browney Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Langley Moor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| New Brancepeth Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Baines
- Phone
- 01913780124
- Address
- Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8NL
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 148858
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.