Brandon Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Brandon Primary Academy
Address: Carr Avenue, Brandon
Town/City: Durham
County: County Durham
Postcode: DH7 8NL
Telephone Number: 01913 780124
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Advance Learning Partnership
Sponsor: Advance Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Christopher Baines
Capacity: 496
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 280 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 56% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.9%

Location and administration

URN: 148858
DfE Number: 840/3525
UKPRN: 10089545
UPRN: 200003216197
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: County Durham (E06000047)
Constituency: City of Durham (E14001173)
Electoral Ward: Brandon (E05016161)

Easting & Northing: 424014E, 539543N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 45' 3.27" N 1° 37' 41.85" W
Plus Code: 9C6WQ92C+9M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Christopher Baines - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Simon Bartlett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Elmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2027.
  • Mr Rio Floreza - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 May 2027.
  • Miss Hilary Franklin - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 December 2029.
  • Mr Ian Gorman - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2025.
  • Ms Katie McGough - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 June 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 24 June 2030.
  • Mrs Patricia Nelson - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2029.
  • Ms Caroline Ross - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 January 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Stabler - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 May 2028.