Branston Church of England Infant Academy

How places are decided at Branston Church of England Infant Academy

Branston Church of England Infant Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Branston Church of England Infant Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Branston Church of England Infant Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Branston Church of England Infant Academy?

Branston Church of England Infant Academy has 132 pupils on roll.

What ages does Branston Church of England Infant Academy take?

Branston Church of England Infant Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 7.

Where is Branston Church of England Infant Academy located?

Branston Church of England Infant Academy is located in Lincoln, LN4 1PR, Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Branston Church of England Infant Academy?

Branston Church of England Infant Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Branston Church of England Infant Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Branston Church of England Infant Academy has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Branston Church of England Infant Academy?

When Branston Church of England Infant Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and Previously Looked After Children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. A brother or sister attending the school at the time of application, or who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. In addition in the case of infant schools a brother or sister attending the associated junior school, or will be attending the associated junior school at the time of admission; 3. Nearest School: measured by straight line distance, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the distance criterion is not sufficient to distinguish between two or more applicants for the last remaining place then a lottery will be conducted.

What is the largest ethnic background at Branston Church of England Infant Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.9% of pupils at Branston Church of England Infant Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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