Best primary schools in Brandon (County Durham) (2026)
Brandon (County Durham) has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Langley Moor Primary School, in the top 18% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 68%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 18% in England |
Langley Moor Primary School Brandon (County Durham) |
75% | 77% | 13% | No rating | |
2 Top 20% in England |
Browney Primary Academy Brandon (County Durham) |
72% | 71% | 17% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 37% in England |
Brandon Primary Academy Brandon (County Durham) |
56% | 57% | 14% | Not judged |
Other towns in County Durham
- Annfield Plain
- Barnard Castle
- Billingham
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Crook
- Darlington
- Durham
- Egglescliffe
- Ferryhill
- Hartlepool
- Ingleby Barwick
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Seaham
- Shildon
- Spennymoor
- Stanley (County Durham)
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Willington (County Durham)
- Yarm
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What is the best primary school in Brandon (County Durham)?
On exam results over the last three years, Langley Moor Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Brandon (County Durham), in the top 18% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.