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Braunton Academy

Academy converter · Braunton · EX33 2BP

Ages 11–16 · 828 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

48.9

Overall absence

8.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-04-03

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.22
−20+2
Attainment 848.9
English & maths grade 5+53%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry29%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.4%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
6.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.6%
Enrolments in measure
836

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

828 pupils · 840 places

Pupils on roll
828
Boys / girls
415 / 413
School capacity
840
Capacity fill
828 / 840 (99%)
Free school meals
15%
FSM pupils
124
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Fay Bowler

Location

Address
Barton Lane
Postcode
EX33 2BP
Town
Braunton
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
North Devon
Constituency
North Devon
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Braunton, Devon, 828 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15%.

Open schools in Braunton
5
Secondary schools in Braunton
1
Academies among open schools in Braunton
40% (2)
Open schools in EX33
5
Secondary in EX33
1
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Secondary in Devon LA
38

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BrauntonNear EX33

  • Southmead School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Braunton · EX33 2BU · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM19.1%

    0.1 miles away

  • Caen Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Primary

    Braunton · EX33 1AD · Devon

    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM12.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • Kingsacre Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Foundation school · Primary

    Braunton · EX33 1BQ · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM9.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Fremington Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Barnstaple · EX31 3DD · Devon

    Ages 3–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM18.6%

    2.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Fay Bowler
Telephone
01271812221
Website
https://www.braunton.academy/

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