Brandon Primary Academy

About Brandon Primary Academy

Brandon Primary Academy is an academy converter in Brandon and Byshottles, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 294 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

294 / 496 (59%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 December 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Carr Avenue, Brandon and Byshottles, County Durham, DH7 8NL

Phone

01913780124

Head Teacher

Christopher Baines

Website

https://brandonprimary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Brandon Primary Academy?

Brandon Primary Academy is an academy converter in Brandon and Byshottles, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Brandon Primary Academy have?

Brandon Primary Academy has 294 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Brandon Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Brandon Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Brandon Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Brandon Primary Academy is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Brandon Primary Academy?

Brandon Primary Academy is located at Carr Avenue, Brandon and Byshottles, County Durham, DH7 8NL.