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Primary schools in and near Brandon (West Suffolk)

All 2 primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk), and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Brandon (West Suffolk)

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  1. Forest Academy

    Brandon, IP27 0FP · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a nursery

    Results close to the Brandon (West Suffolk) average.

    32 first choices, 32 offers made

    Met the standard at 1154%

    Brandon (West Suffolk) 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.2%Brandon (West Suffolk) 6.1%
    Pupils
    389
    Pupils per teacher
    19.4
    View school Forest Academy

  2. Glade Academy

    Brandon, IP27 0DA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Brandon (West Suffolk) average.

    20 first choices, 20 offers made

    Met the standard at 1158%

    Brandon (West Suffolk) 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.8%Brandon (West Suffolk) 6.1%
    Pupils
    180
    Pupils per teacher
    19.5
    View school Glade Academy

Just outside Brandon (West Suffolk)

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Brandon (West Suffolk).

  1. Weeting Church of England Primary School

    1.5 miles from Brandon (West Suffolk) · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well below the Brandon (West Suffolk) average.

    13 first choices, 14 offers made

    Met the standard at 1147%

    Brandon (West Suffolk) 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.6%Brandon (West Suffolk) 6.1%
    Pupils
    121
    Pupils per teacher
    30.3
    View school Weeting Church of England Primary School

  2. Iceni Primary Academy

    3.3 miles from Brandon (West Suffolk) · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Has a nursery

    Results well above the Brandon (West Suffolk) average, low absence.

    7 first choices, 9 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    Brandon (West Suffolk) 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%Brandon (West Suffolk) 6.1%
    Pupils
    103
    Pupils per teacher
    20.6
    View school Iceni Primary Academy

  3. Lakenheath Community Primary School

    4.5 miles from Brandon (West Suffolk) · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Brandon (West Suffolk) average.

    34 first choices, 34 offers made

    Met the standard at 1145%

    Brandon (West Suffolk) 56%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.8%Brandon (West Suffolk) 6.1%
    Pupils
    282
    Pupils per teacher
    19.5
    View school Lakenheath Community Primary School
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How Brandon (West Suffolk)'s primary schools spread out

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Ofsted grades in Brandon (West Suffolk)

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Brandon (West Suffolk)

  1. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    1 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk), explained

There are 2 primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk), teaching 569 children. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

55.5% of pupils in Brandon (West Suffolk) met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

20.7% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,602 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 16.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many primary schools are in Brandon (West Suffolk)?
There are 2 primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk), including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk)?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk) on Eduscope are Forest Academy and Glade Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk) ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk) perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk), 56% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Brandon (West Suffolk) primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Brandon (West Suffolk) is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Brandon (West Suffolk)?
When choosing a primary school in Brandon (West Suffolk), consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 2 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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