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Brains Academy
Parent Insights338, Malhpur, Ward Haider Ganj Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump Dubagga Ring Road LUCKNOW Uttar Pradesh - 226003 India
Brains Academy is a relatively new school in Dubagga that claims CISCE affiliation and has attracted local attention from both supporters and critics.
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- ✦Claims CISCE (ICSE) affiliation — uncommon in this locality if verified
- ✦Operated by Brains Educational Society, which also runs Brains Convent School (established 1997)
- ✦Managed by Usman Warsi, who is actively mentioned on the website
Summary for Parents
Summary For The Parent
- •Brains Academy is a relatively new, community-based school in Dubagga that claims ICSE affiliation and offers a range of activities for children.
- •While it has some promising features like smart classrooms and a playground, there are serious concerns about management behaviour, missing documentation, and lack of transparency in fees and affiliation details.
- •What kind of child will this school work for best: A confident, outgoing child who enjoys small-school attention; A child whose parents can stay actively involved and communicate regularly with the school; Families looking for a local ICSE option (if affiliation is confirmed).
- •Strengths: Smart classrooms and basic lab facilities; Active extracurricular calendar; Co-ed environment with small-school feel; Local accessibility for Dubagga and nearby areas.
- •Potential trade-offs / Things to check: Verify CISCE affiliation and recognition documents; Ask for printed fee structure and safety certificates; Management responsiveness has been a recurring concern; Limited online transparency and missing data on student numbers.
- •Recommendations / Questions to Ask: Can you show the official CISCE affiliation certificate? What is the total student strength and teacher qualification list? How does the school handle parent complaints? Are safety and building certificates up to date? What is included in the annual fee (books, uniforms, activities)?
- •Note: Some official document links on the school website return 404 errors. Affiliation number and enrolment data are not publicly available. Parents are strongly advised to verify all documents in person before admission.
School Information
Board / Curriculum
ICSE
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Medium
English
Type
Co-ed
Boarding
Day school only
Pincode
226003
Leadership & Staff
- • Principal: 1
- • Teachers: 24
- • Manager: Usman Warsi
Fees & Admissions
Annual fees
Fee details will be updated soon.
Grades offered
Nursery - 12
Admission Process for Interested Parents
Admissions Open
Nursery to Class IX (as per website and social media)
Application Process
Contact school directly for form and fee details
Documents Required
Birth certificate Previous school report card (if applicable) Address proof Photographs (to be confirmed with school)
Contact
+91 96530 80486 / +91 70072 93088 brainsacademy974@gmail.com Website: https://brainsacademy.in/
What Parents Say
Aggregated from parent reviews across platforms. Ask these questions during your school visit.
Academics
Positives
Parents appreciate that the school follows the ICSE curriculum and offers English-medium education.
Watch out for
Some parents question the quality of teaching and curriculum relevance.
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Ask: How are teachers trained and evaluated? Can you share the academic calendar and assessment methods?
Infrastructure
Positives
The school has smart classrooms, labs, and a playground, which is good for a local school.
Watch out for
Broken links for safety certificates and missing campus size details raise transparency concerns.
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Ask: Can the school show valid fire and building safety certificates?
Management
Positives
Some parents find the staff approachable during admissions.
Watch out for
Multiple reviews mention poor management response and rude behaviour.
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Ask: How does the school handle parent grievances? Who should parents contact for issues?
Extracurriculars
Positives
Active social media presence shows events and sports activities.
Watch out for
No clarity on structured programs or inter-school participation.
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Ask: What extracurricular programs are offered regularly?
Transparency
Positives
Website lists documents and policies, which is a good start.
Watch out for
Many links (fees, certificates) are broken or incomplete.
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Ask: Can the school provide printed copies of all mandatory disclosures?
Campus & Facilities
Smart classroomsFootball playgroundScience and computer labsResource centre and libraryJunior play areaInternet facilityFire and building safety certificates mentioned (links sometimes broken)AMBERGANJCHAUPATIYANHASNAIN MARKETHUSSAINABADLUCKNOW CHOWKMEDICAL COLLEGENADAN MAHALNAUBASTA LUCKNOWNDC LUCKNOW CHOWKRAJA BAZARSAADATGANJ LUCKNOWSARAI MALI KHANSARFRAJT TIBTHAKURGANJVICTORIAGANJYAHIAGANJ
Reviews from Other Platforms
Aggregated from public sources for reference. These are not verified by EduTribe.
What parents liked
"Good activities and events for children."
— JustDial
"Teachers are supportive and school conducts regular functions."
— Social Media
"Nice environment for small kids."
— JustDial
Concerns raised
"Management is very poor, teachers are rude, and parents are threatened when they complain."
— Vaishnavi Yadav
"Irrelevant curriculum and unmaintained facilities."
— Anonymous
"Principal doesn’t handle issues properly."
— Anonymous
What Kind of Peer Group?
Age Range
Nursery to Class IX — children from 3 to 14 years old
Family Backgrounds
Mostly local families from Dubagga and nearby Ring Road areas
Socio-economic Profile
Predominantly middle-income households
Child Profiles
Likely children who enjoy community-based schooling and local extracurricular events
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fee structure at Brains Academy?＋
Fee details are not yet published on EduTribe. We recommend contacting the school directly or checking their official website.
Which board does Brains Academy follow?＋
Brains Academy is affiliated with the ICSE board.
What grades does Brains Academy offer?＋
Brains Academy offers classes from Nursery - 12.
Is Brains Academy co-educational?＋
Brains Academy is a Co-ed school.
Where is Brains Academy located?＋
Brains Academy is located at 338, Malhpur, Ward Haider Ganj Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump Dubagga Ring Road LUCKNOW Uttar Pradesh - 226003 India, Lucknow.
Does Brains Academy have boarding facilities?＋
Brains Academy is a day school and does not offer boarding.
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