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The Brunel Academy

Academy special sponsor led · Paignton · TQ3 2AL

Ages 11–16 · 55 pupils · Torbay

Overall absence

52.3%

Absence

Academic year 2022/23. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence52.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)92.6%
Unauthorised23.8%
Authorised absence
28.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
48.5%
Enrolments in measure
68

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (19 Jan 2023).

Capacity fill100%

55 pupils · 55 places

Pupils on roll
55
Boys / girls
49 / 6
School capacity
55
Capacity fill
55 / 55 (100%)
Free school meals
61.8%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mrs Vikki Alden

Location

Address
170b Torquay Road
Postcode
TQ3 2AL
Town
Paignton
County
Devon
Local authority
Torbay
District
Torbay
Constituency
Torbay
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
53 on roll / 55 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy special sponsor led, Ages 11–16, in Paignton, Torbay, 55 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 61.8%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Paignton
14
Academies among open schools in Paignton
64% (9)
Open schools in TQ3
8
Open schools in Torbay LA
47

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in PaigntonNear TQ3

  • Brunel School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy special sponsor led

    Paignton · TQ3 2AL · Torbay

    Ages 11–16

    • Att81.1
    • P8-2.4
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence50.7%

    0.1 miles away

  • Preston Bridge School

    Other independent special school

    TQ3 2AF · Torbay

    Ages 6–19

    • Att81.8
    • EM5+0%

    0.2 miles away

  • Oldway Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Paignton · TQ3 2SY · Torbay

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM16.3%

    0.3 miles away

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Paignton · TQ3 2SH · Torbay

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM24.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • Curledge Street Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Paignton · TQ4 5BA · Torbay

    Ages 2–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM41.7%

    0.7 miles away

  • Preston Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Torquay · TQ2 6UY · Torbay

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM10.8%

    0.9 miles away

  • Hayes School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Paignton · TQ4 5PJ · Torbay

    Ages 3–11

    • KS286%
    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM42.6%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Vikki Alden

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