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Open day for Reception 2026 starters

Is your child due to start Reception in September 2026? Come and join us at our open day. We have three sessions for you to choose from: 9.30am, 1.30pm or 5pm. Call the office on 01283 242875 to book your place. We can’t wait to meet you!

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VE Day 80 Celebrations

We celebrated VE Day 80 in style at Branston Locks, with a slap up fish ‘n’ chip dinner, followed by delicious cake, decorated with the Union Jack flag. We used a range of historical sources and artefacts to find out more about WWII as well.

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Spud Man delivers!

We welcomed Spud Man into school on Wednesday 7th May. He brought us some lovely potatoes, growing bags and compost so we can grow our own spuds! Will one of us become Spud Kid?

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Mothers’ Day Lunch

We welcomed mums, grandmas, aunties, carers and all those who fulfil the role of a mother into school for a delicious afternoon tea style lunch. It was such a lovely event, there were huge smiles all round and the cakes were delicious!

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Branston Locks Official Opening

Branston’s newest primary school is now officially open! On Friday 31st January, Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School was officially opened by Director General of Regions Group for the Department for Education, John Edwards.
Guests enjoyed a tour of the school, refreshments and a fantastic musical performance from pupils – who later
enjoyed balloons and refreshments with their parents and staff at the end of the school day.

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Building Updates

June 2024

We are delighted to be able to share with you the construction progress from the school building site; we will use this as a place to share the latest updates regarding the development of Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School. For the latest instalment, please see June’s progression report, and check back regularly for further updates.

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Building Updates

May 2024

We are delighted to be able to share with you the construction progress from the school building site; we will use this as a place to share the latest updates regarding the development of Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School. Please see May’s progression report, and check back regularly for further updates.

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Building Updates

April 2024 – Further update!

We are delighted to be able to share with you the construction progress from the school building site; we will use this as a place to share the latest updates regarding the development of Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School. For the second instalment for April, please find the latest aerial shots and time-lapse video – please check back regularly for further updates.

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Building Updates

April 2024

We are delighted to be able to share with you the construction progress from the school building site; we will use this as a place to share the latest updates regarding the development of Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School. For the latest instalment, please see April’s progression report, and check back regularly for further updates.

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Building Updates

March 2024

We are delighted to be able to share with you the construction progress from the school building site; we will use this as a place to share the latest updates regarding the development of Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School. For the third instalment, please see March’s progression report here, and make sure to check back regularly for further updates.

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Building Updates

February 2024

We are delighted to be able to share with you the construction progress from the school building site; we will use this as a place to share the latest updates regarding the development of Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School. For the second instalment, please see February’s progression report here, and make sure to check back regularly for further updates.

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Message from Headteacher
Headteacher Updates

Letter from Headteacher, Mrs Bryant

“I am honoured to be the headteacher of Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School, a member of the John Taylor MAT family. I can’t wait to welcome our learners and their families into our incredible community when the school opens in September 2024.” Find out more about Headteacher, Mrs Bryant.

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Building Updates
Building Updates

January 2024

We are delighted to be able to share with you the construction progress from the school building site; we will use this as a place to share the latest updates regarding the development of Branston Locks Primary & Nursery School. For the first instalment, please see January’s progression report here, and make sure to check back regularly for further updates.

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Meet the Team

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