Branton Primary School and Nursery

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Branton, Powburn, Alnwick, NE66 4JFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Branton Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Alnwick for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 171 schools in Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 March 2013, report published 8 April 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

39 pupils on roll, with places for 42

Eligible for free school meals12.8%

12.8%, 13.7 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 support12.8%

12.8%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Branton Primary School and Nursery

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Whittingham Church of England Primary School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School)	8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School	9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Thropton Village First School	9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Rothbury First School	9 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: PELE TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Miller
Phone: 01665578225
Website: branton.northumberland.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Branton, Powburn, Alnwick, NE66 4JF
Local authority: Northumberland
URN: 151712

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.