Branton Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Alnwick, North East NE66 4JF · Northumberland
About Branton Primary School and Nursery
Branton Primary School and Nursery is a academy primary located in Alnwick, in the Northumberland local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 39 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 72.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (72th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 39; capacity filled 92.9%.
There are 10 schools in Alnwick; Branton Primary School and Nursery ranks 4th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)12.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Branton Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 39
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 12.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.9%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Branton Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Whittingham Church of England Primary School
Alnwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
81 students · 4.9 km away
Glendale Primary School (Prev. Wooler First School)
Wooler · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
107 students · 13 km away
Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
104 students · 14 km away
Thropton Village First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
36 students · 14 km away
Rothbury First School
Morpeth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
94 students · 14 km away
Swansfield Park Primary School
Alnwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
383 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Thropton Village First School
Morpeth · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
36 students
Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
42 students
Ellingham Church of England Primary School
Chathill · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
46 students
Ingleton CofE Primary School
Darlington · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
48 students
Beamish Primary School
Stanley · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
48 students
Greenhead Church of England Nursery and Primary School
Brampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
50 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Branton Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Branton Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England). The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Branton Primary School and Nursery rank in North East?
Branton Primary School and Nursery is not ranked: schools need a published Pupils on roll and at least 60 students to be ranked.
How many students attend Branton Primary School and Nursery?
Branton Primary School and Nursery had 39 students in 2025.
Is Branton Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
Branton Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Branton Primary School and Nursery?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Branton Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.