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What is Branfil Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Branfil Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Branfil Primary School located?

Branfil Primary School is located in Upminster, Essex, London, RM14 2LW.

What age range does Branfil Primary School serve?

Branfil Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Branfil Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Branfil Primary School

Branfil Primary School is a primary community school in Upminster, London. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Branfil Primary School has 62% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 269 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.0%, spending £6,731 per pupil, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.8%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected62%Attendance95.2%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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6.6

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Computed from 19 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Strong68% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Branfil Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 269 pupils
SEN support: 17% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Branfil Primary School is in the lower half for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 47/100

Average surroundings

Air quality28/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Branfil Primary School

At Branfil Primary School, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

80% met the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths.

Attendance at Branfil Primary School

Branfil Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Branfil Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Branfil Primary School is 13.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

The school spends £6,731 per pupil annually.

Demographics at Branfil Primary School

Branfil Primary School has 269 pupils on roll.

9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Branfil Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Branfil Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Branfil Primary School is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Branfil Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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