Branston Church of England Infant Academy
Beech Road, Valley Estate, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1PROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Branston Church of England Infant Academy is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 7. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 12 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils thrive at this inclusive and caring school. Pupils said that they enjoy coming to school and learning. The school has high expectations of all pupils. They achieve exceptionally well. Parents and carers are incredibly positive about the school. Typical comments from them are that the school is 'amazing' and a 'fantastic welcoming environment'. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils know they are well cared for and safe at school. They said they have many adults in school they can talk to if they are worried. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Most have excellent attitudes to learning. At break and lunchtime, pupils behave sensibly. They play well together and enjoy taking part in a range of activities. Staff support pupils well in these activities so that pupils learn to socialise together. Pupils show high levels of respect for each other and staff. Through its 'rainbow of opportunities', the school provides an extensive range of high-quality extra-curricular activities. All pupils make excellent use of these. For example, they enjoy participating in football, 'books and biscuit club', choir, 'little troopers', gymnastics and mindfulness club. Pupils also enjoy taking part in the 'awe and wonder' council and the school council.
Pupil numbers and mix
132 pupils on roll, with places for 135
Schools near Branston Church of England Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branston Junior Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Heighington Millfield Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Washingborough Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lianne Cook
- Phone
- 01522791907
- Address
- Beech Road, Valley Estate, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1PR
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 144122
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.