Branston Junior Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Branston Junior Academy
Address: Station Road, Branston
Town/City: Lincoln
County: Lincolnshire
Postcode: LN4 1LH
Telephone Number: 01522 880555
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Branston Junior Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Barry Thornton
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 174 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.7%

Location and administration

URN: 138486
DfE Number: 925/2074
UKPRN: 10037874
UPRN: 10006509848
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North Kesteven (E07000139)
Constituency: Sleaford and North Hykeham (E14001476)
Electoral Ward: Branston (E05014429)

Easting & Northing: 502458E, 367466N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 11' 42.19" N 0° 28' 3.66" W
Plus Code: 9C5X5GWJ+2W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Branston Community Academy (0.5km)
  2. Branston Church of England Infant Academy (0.9km)
  3. Heighington Millfield Primary Academy (2.2km)
  4. Washingborough Academy (3.2km)
  5. The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School (3.3km)
  6. Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy (4.6km)
  7. Cherry Willingham Primary Academy (4.7km)
  8. Nocton Community Primary School (4.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Hayley Adams - Trustee. Appointed on 14 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 July 2030.
  • Mr Dale Anderson - Trustee. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mr Dale Anderson - Member. Appointed on 23 January 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Andrea Bayes Green - Trustee. Appointed on 15 January 2019 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 14 January 2027.
  • Dr Andrew John Binns - Trustee. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mrs Andrea Bayes Green - Member. Appointed on 15 January 2019 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Sinead Hanson - Trustee. Appointed on 27 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2027.
  • Mrs Velda Houlden - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 May 2021.
  • Miss Ann Kisby - Trustee. Appointed on 1 August 2012 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
  • Miss Louise Perkins - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Mike Pursey - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 23 September 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 July 2028.
  • Mr Mike Pursey - Member. Appointed on 6 July 2016 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Mandy Jane Templeman - Trustee. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Mr Barry Thornton - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 24 February 2025.
  • Dr Paul Turner - Trustee. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2029.