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Branston Community Academy

Station Road, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1LH

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.8school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.7%
Basics 9-5
34.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2347.246.4
2023/2443.246.4
2024/2543.846.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.080.00
2023/24-0.220.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
52.4%
EBacc APS
3.87
EBacc 9-5
12.2%
EBacc 9-4
23.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.38
A*-A Grades
18.0%
A*-B Grades
48.9%
AAB+ %
3.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 76 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Athena School
5.24 km away · Community special school
Good
The Priory Pembroke Academy
5.27 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Priory Academy LSST
5.45 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Lincoln College
5.64 km away · Further education
Lincoln Minster School
5.81 km away · Other independent school

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About Branston Community Academy

Branston Community Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 210 responses), 62% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. The school has around 1,152 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Station Road, Lincoln, LN4 1LH | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Branston Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Branston Community Academy

What is Branston Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Branston Community Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Branston Community Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 210 responses): 62% of parents would recommend Branston Community Academy.
What are Branston Community Academy's latest exam results?
Branston Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Branston Community Academy located?
Branston Community Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN4 1LH).
How many pupils attend Branston Community Academy?
Branston Community Academy has around 1,152 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Branston Community Academy with other schools?
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