Branston Junior Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 7 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Branston Junior Academy is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 42nd of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 June 2013, report published 1 July 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

44 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

174 pupils on roll, with places for 180

Eligible for free school meals20.7%

20.7%, 5.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.6%

8.6%, 6.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.6%

4.6%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Branston Junior Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Branston Church of England Infant Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published
Heighington Millfield Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	73% met the expected standard
Washingborough Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	60% met the expected standard
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	47% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: BRANSTON JUNIOR ACADEMY
Age range: 7 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mr Barry Thornton
Phone: 01522880555
Website: branstonjunioracademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LH
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 138486

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.