Brannel School, based in St Austell, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Brannel School currently has around 692 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Rectory Road, St Austell, PL26 7RN |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cornwall |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr A Edmonds |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112050 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 692 |
| Number of Boys: | 345 |
| Number of Girls: | 345 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen Churchtown Academy Creakavose , St Stephen PL26 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen Churchtown Community Primary School Creakavose , St Stephen PL26 7NZ | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhole Learning Academy Goverseth Road , Foxhole PL26 7XD | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhole Primary School Beacon Road , Foxhole PL26 7UQ | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brannel School Rectory Road , St Stephen PL26 7RN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brannel School Rectory Road , St Stephen PL26 7RN | 3out of 4 | 32 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.