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Brandon Primary Academy

Durham, United Kingdom
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About Brandon Primary Academy

Brandon Primary Academy is an exciting place to learn! We have enthusiastic, talented and hardworking children, who are supported in their learning by an outstanding staff team, dedicated governors and supportive parents.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr C Baines

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews
Safety & Security 4.7
Teaching Quality 4.7
Communication 4.7
Student Wellbeing 4.3
Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 44 responses • 15% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90.9% positive 9.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

90.9% positive 9.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.7% positive 6.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84.1% positive 6.9% negative

My child does well at this school

95.5% positive 4.6% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 44 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
13.4
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

48.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily W
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"Best School Decision We Ever Made"

We have been so impressed with the progress our daughter has made at Brandon Primary Academy. The caring and dedicated staff, the wide range of extracurricular activities and the commitment to the 'Believe, Achieve, Succeed and Inspire' values have created a nurturing environment that has allowed her to flourish. We couldn't be happier with our decision to join the school community!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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James T
Parent Jun 15, 2022
5.0

"Exceptional School Experience"

From the moment our son started at Brandon Primary Academy, we have been blown away by the enthusiasm and dedication of the teachers and staff. The school's commitment to providing a wide range of opportunities for pupils to enrich their experiences and develop their character has been evident in every aspect of his education. We feel so fortunate to have found such an amazing school.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Rebecca B
Parent Mar 22, 2022
5.0

"A School That Truly Cares"

As a former parent of a Year 6 pupil, I can attest to the outstanding level of care and support provided by the staff at Brandon Primary Academy. The school's focus on preparing children for future education and helping them acquire the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm needed to pursue learning for the rest of their lives has had a lasting impact on our child. We will always be grateful for the time they spent at the school.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Helen G
Parent Jan 10, 2022
4.0

"Good but Room for Improvement"

We have been generally happy with our experience at Brandon Primary Academy, but there are a few areas where we feel the school could improve. The staff are mostly friendly and helpful, and the facilities are modern and well-maintained. However, we have found the communication from the school to be inconsistent at times, and there have been a few occasions where we have felt left in the dark about what's going on. That being said, we do feel that the school is doing its best to provide a good education for our child.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5

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