Question 1

What schools serve Brandon?

Accepted Answer

There are 5 schools in Brandon, Suffolk, including Lakenheath Community Primary School, Forest Academy, Breckland School, Weeting Church of England Primary School, Glade Academy. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Brandon?

Accepted Answer

Brandon has 4 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Brandon?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Brandon, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Brandon schools are set by Suffolk and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Suffolk admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Brandon?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Brandon are set by Suffolk as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Brandon

Primary Schools in Brandon (4)

Lakenheath Community Primary School

Forest Academy

Weeting Church of England Primary School

Glade Academy

Secondary Schools in Brandon (1)

Breckland School