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OpenPrimaryOfsted: OutstandingURN 144122

Branston Church of England Infant Academy

Academy converter · Lincoln · LN4 1PR

Ages 4–7 · 132 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Overall absence

4.5%

Admissions demand

1.02 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2024-07-02

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)8.8%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
91

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.02 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

46

Places offered

45

1st-preference offers

45

Total preferences (any rank)
75
Preferred offers (top 3)
45
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

132 pupils · 135 places

Pupils on roll
132
Boys / girls
66 / 66
School capacity
135
Capacity fill
132 / 135 (98%)
Free school meals
16.7%
FSM pupils
22
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Lincoln
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of Lincoln
Headteacher
Mrs Lianne Cook

Location

Address
Beech Road, Valley Estate, Branston
Postcode
LN4 1PR
Town
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
North Kesteven
Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 132 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 16.7%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Lincoln.

Open schools in Lincoln
108
Primary schools in Lincoln
76
Academies among open schools in Lincoln
44% (47)
Open schools in LN4
20
Primary in LN4
18
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Primary in Lincolnshire LA
280

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lianne Cook
Telephone
01522791907
Website
http://www.branston-infant.lincs.sch.uk

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