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
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.
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.
Useful links
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- EMAT (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Forest Academy (62.4)
- Glade Primary School (62.0)
- Lakenheath Community Primary School (58.7)
- Weeting Church of England Primary School (56.1)
- Forest Community Primary School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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