Located in Middlesbrough, Brambles Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Brambles Primary Academy currently has around 354 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 67.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kedward Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS3 9DB |
| Website: | brambles.teesvalleyeducation.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01642210704 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Middlesbrough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stuart Mayle |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138559 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 341 |
| Number of Pupils: | 354 |
| Number of Boys: | 177 |
| Number of Girls: | 177 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.20% | 277 |
| Other Mixed | 7.60% | 27 |
| African | 7.30% | 26 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles Primary School Kedward Avenue , Brambles Farm TS3 9DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brambles Primary Academy Kedward Avenue , Brambles TS3 9DB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Cargo Fleet Lane , TS3 8NL | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corpus Christi RC Primary School Cargo Fleet Lane , TS3 8NL | - not rated | 223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pallister Park Primary School Gribdale Road , Pallister Park TS3 8PW | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's RC School Tranmere Avenue , TS3 8PB | - not rated | 733 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langbaurgh School Sulby Avenue , TS3 8RD | - not rated | 966 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Unity City Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keldholme School Ormesby Road , TS3 8RE | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Ormesby Tothill Avenue , Netherfields TS3 0RH | 1out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesside Tertiary College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marton Sixth Form College Marton Road , TS4 3RZ | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Sixth Form College South Park Avenue , Normanby TS6 0NT | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlesbrough College Middlehaven , Dock Street TS2 1AD | - not rated | 3,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carisbrooke School College Road , TS3 9JB | - not rated | 240 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Woods College Road , TS3 9JB | - not rated | 240 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Reintegreat Education Solutions Ltd Pallister Park Centre , Ormesby Road TS3 7AR | - not rated | 275 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| River Tees Primary Academy Charlbury Road , TS3 8NH | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Middlesbrough Campus Sotherby Road , TS3 8BT | - not rated | 767 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.