Browney Primary Academy
Harle Street, Browney, DH7 8HXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Browney Primary Academy is a primary school in Browney for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 271 schools in County Durham. It ranks 53rd of 184 primary schools in County Durham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 February 2017, report published 6 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 November 2022
Browney Academy's motto, 'Small school, big heart', is central to school life. Pupils love coming to school. They feel happy and safe. Relationships between staff and pupils are very positive. Pupils thrive with the high level of support given to them. The pastoral team, made up of specially trained staff, helps pupils to express their feelings. Pupils trust the adults and share their concerns with them. This means pupils can focus more fully on their learning. There are many pupil groups involved in the life of the school. Pupils are very proud of the responsibilities they volunteer to take on such as eco and school councillors. Through these roles, pupils become confident and articulate in presenting their ideas to others. Leaders are passionate that all pupils have the best possible start in education. Children thrive in early years. Staff know all pupils well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and adapt the teaching to meet individual needs. The school is a calm place where pupils are well behaved. Pupils respond to their teachers' high expectations for behaviour. Bullying rarely happens and pupils are certain it would be dealt with if it did.
What the school should improve
- A significant number of pupils have transferred from other schools in recent years. Leaders have identified gaps in the learning of these pupils. Leaders should ensure that the quality of the curriculum offer remains as strong as the school continues to expand.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
181 pupils on roll, with places for 126
Schools near Browney Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Primary Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Langley Moor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| New Brancepeth Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTH EAST LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Catherine Harris
- Phone
- 01913780562
- Address
- Harle Street, Browney, DH7 8HX
- Local authority
- County Durham
- URN
- 140359
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.