Glade Academy, Brandon

In its own words: "The intent of our curriculum is a simple one: we want every pupil to become the best version of themselves that they can be, valuing themselves as learners, striving for progress not perfection and ultimately equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to have the life choices they deserve to be effective members of society."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our staff work as a team to engage children in all aspects of their learning. Every child matters to us. We model our core values of Respect, Resilience and Teamwork in every aspect of our work throughout the community. We recognise that every child is unique, with different strengths and areas of need."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and gymnastics.

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Glade Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 72% in Suffolk and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 60% in reading and 65% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Glade Academy as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Glade Academy are Forest Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 65% reading, 70% maths); Weeting Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 53% reading, 47% maths); Iceni Primary Academy (3.5 miles, 90% reading, 90% maths); and Lakenheath Community Primary School (4.4 miles, Good, 55% reading, 71% maths).

Glade Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Glade Academy is one of 12 schools run by Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.

In 2026, 39 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 11 (6.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Entrance, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heath Road (opposite), 230 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Glade Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Glade Academy issued 3 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.