Located in Durham, Brandon Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brandon Primary School currently has around 307 pupils on roll, which is about 62% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Carr Avenue, Durham, DH7 8NL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Judith Hodgson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135207 |
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 496 |
| Number of Pupils: | 307 |
| Number of Boys: | 149 |
| Number of Girls: | 158 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Brancepeth Nursery School Rock Terrace , New Brancepeth DH7 7EW | - not rated | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Primary School Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandon Junior School Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandon Infants' School Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brandon Primary Academy Carr Avenue , Brandon DH7 8NL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Browney Primary School Harle Street , Browney DH7 8HX | - not rated | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham High School Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB | - not rated | 2,984 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.