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Branston Junior Academy

Academy converter · Lincoln · LN4 1LH

Ages 7–11 · 174 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

78%

Overall absence

6.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-07-03

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)78%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
108.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.3%
Unauthorised2.1%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
172

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

174 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
174
Boys / girls
84 / 90
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
174 / 180 (97%)
Free school meals
20.7%
FSM pupils
36
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRANSTON JUNIOR ACADEMY
Academy trust
BRANSTON JUNIOR ACADEMY
Headteacher
Mr Barry Thornton

Location

Address
Station Road, Branston
Postcode
LN4 1LH
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 7–11, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 174 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 20.7%.

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
Mr Barry Thornton
Telephone
01522880555
Website
www.branstonjunioracademy.co.uk

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