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Brandon Primary Academy

Carr Avenue, Durham, DH7 8NL
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Brandon Primary Academy
Durham, DH7 8NL
294 Pupils
496 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
52.90% FSM %
139 Boys
155 Girls
About Brandon Primary Academy

Brandon Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 294 pupils on roll. School capacity: 496. Current headteacher: Christopher Baines.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Brandon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2022
UKPRN 10089545
URN 148858
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Simon Bartlett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 17/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Baines Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jonathan Elmer Local Governor 05/09/2023 04/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rio Floreza Local Governor 12/05/2023 11/05/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Hilary Franklin Local Governor 06/01/2022 15/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Gorman Local Governor 21/02/2025 12/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Patricia Nelson Local Governor 06/01/2022 18/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Caroline Ross Local Governor 24/01/2024 23/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Louise Stabler Local Governor 16/05/2024 15/05/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Browney Primary Academy
0.83 km • Browney
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Langley Moor
1.1 km • DURHAM
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Langley Moor Nursery School
1.52 km • Durham
Other
Langley Moor Primary School
1.58 km • Durham
Other
New Brancepeth Primary Academy
2.41 km • Durham
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Durham High School
2.74 km •
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brandon Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Durham, County Durham.
Brandon Primary Academy has 294 pupils, with a capacity of 496.
Brandon Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Brandon Primary Academy is Mr Christopher Baines.
Brandon Primary Academy is at Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8NL, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Brandon Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Brandon Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Christopher Baines
Carr Avenue, Brandon, Durham, DH7 8NL
01913780124
brandonprimary.org.uk/
Location
DH7 8NL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148858
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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