Branston Community Academy
Lincoln, LN4 1LH · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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29th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 889 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.5 · 33 | 46% | 1.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 38% | 1.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.7 · 32 | 15% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Branston Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,132 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,225. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Branston Community Academy
Overview
Most pupils enjoy attending this school, where relationships are strong and high expectations are set. However, Year 11 pupils have not achieved as well as they should in public examinations, while sixth-form students typically achieve well. The report highlights that quality assurance systems do not currently give leaders a clear picture of all aspects of provision, hindering effective improvement.
Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is rated Good, with students benefiting from specialist teachers and achieving well, particularly in vocational courses.
- Personal development is rated Good, supported by a "thoughtfully and logically sequenced" PSHE programme and a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Classroom routines are "fully embedded," which has improved behaviour and reduced low-level disruption, allowing pupils to focus on learning.
- Staff are described as "positive about the changes" and value the support they receive for their workload.
Areas to improve
- The approach to supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "not as thorough and effective as it should be," leading to underachievement.
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently check pupils’ understanding, meaning gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are not addressed effectively.
- Quality assurance processes do not enable leaders to identify strengths and improvement priorities clearly, resulting in progress that is "not as effective as it could be."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.2 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 42.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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