Branston Junior Academy
Lincoln, LN4 1LH · Lincolnshire · primary school
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138th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 3.1/10 against 3,379 of them, against 3.5/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Branston Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Branston Junior Academy
Overview
Branston Junior Academy continues to be a good school where pupils feel safe, happy, and enjoy attending. Leaders have established a calm, orderly environment with high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour, fostering strong positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as ‘broad and ambitious’, with subject leaders carefully planning the ‘fundamental building blocks of knowledge’ and specific skills.
- Teachers present information well, ensuring pupils are ‘not overloaded with the content’, allowing them to gain a ‘broad base of knowledge’ across subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the full curriculum, supported by ‘effective adaptations’ and small-scale interventions.
- Older pupils develop a ‘love for reading’ through class books that expose them to different genres, while the school culture ensures ‘poor behaviour is not acceptable’.
- Staff feel that leaders consider their workload and well-being, with many believing the school ‘continues to get better and better’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers consistently use activities and resources that ‘match closely enough to the intended learning’ to help pupils develop the required depth of understanding.
- Leaders must ensure all staff teaching early reading receive training to become ‘early reading experts’, as current strategies are ‘not as precise as they could be’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to spot signs of risk, vigilant in reporting concerns, and working swiftly with external services to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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