Glade Academy

URN: 145476 • Brandon IP27 0DA

Overview

Name
Glade Academy
URN
145476
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tracey McCarthy (since 2025)
Telephone
01842811580
Website
Visit
Address
Knappers Way, Brandon IP27 0DA

Summary

Glade Academy, located in Brandon, Suffolk, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 189 pupils, set within a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where each child's unique strengths and needs are recognised and addressed. Core values of Respect, Resilience, and Teamwork underpin the school's ethos, promoting a culture of collaboration among staff, students, and families.

The curriculum at Glade Academy is designed to be engaging and knowledge-based, aiming to stimulate a lifelong love of learning. The school places a strong emphasis on literacy, encouraging a love of reading and vocabulary development. Additionally, the Student and Family Support Team (SaFS) and Nurture Group play vital roles in providing tailored support to students, ensuring their academic, social, and emotional needs are met.

As part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust, Glade Academy actively collaborates with parents, carers, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. The school also hosts Brandon Fledgelings pre-school, fostering early learning connections and community engagement. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education and can arrange school tours to learn more about the academy's offerings.

Key details

LA
Suffolk
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
189
Boys
93
Girls
96
FSM %
25.90
Open date
2018-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Suffolk

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 189 93 96 420 25.90
2024-09-11 219 108 111 420 26.50
2023-09-11 245 115 130 420 18.00
2022-09-11 245 115 130 420 18.00
2021-09-11 278 136 142 420 18.00
2020-09-11 278 145 133 420 16.20

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