Braunton Academy is a secondary school in Braunton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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.
Braunton Academy currently has around 840 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 14.2% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (72%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 68% progressing to further education , while 17% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP |
| Website: | https://www.braunton.academy/ |
| Telephone: | 01271812221 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Fay Bowler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138041 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 840 |
| Number of Pupils: | 840 |
| Number of Boys: | 434 |
| Number of Girls: | 406 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.00% | 748 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 29 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 27 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 5 |
| African | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southmead School Wrafton Road , EX33 2BU | 3out of 4 | 90 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Caen Community Primary School Caen Street , EX33 1AD | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsacre Primary School Greenacre , EX33 1BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braunton Academy Barton Lane , EX33 2BP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braunton School and Community College Barton Lane , EX33 2BP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.