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Southmead School

Foundation school · Braunton · EX33 2BU

Ages 4–11 · 341 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

68%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-18

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)68%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
107.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)12.1%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
348

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 fill81%

341 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
341
Boys / girls
164 / 177
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
341 / 420 (81%)
Free school meals
19.1%
FSM pupils
65
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: Braunton Learning Co-operative
Academy trust
Braunton Learning Co-operative
Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Plumb

Location

Address
Wrafton Road
Postcode
EX33 2BU
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 foundation school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Braunton, Devon, 341 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 19.1%.

Open schools in Braunton
5
Primary schools in Braunton
4
Academies among open schools in Braunton
40% (2)
Open schools in EX33
5
Primary in EX33
4
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Primary in Devon LA
310

Nearby primary 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

  • 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%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Plumb
Telephone
01271812448
Website
www.southmead.devon.sch.uk/

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