The Brunel Academy is a not applicable school in Paignton, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Brunel Academy currently has around 55 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 89.1% boys and 10.9% girls. Around 61.8% 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: | 170b Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AL |
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| School Type: | Academy special sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Torbay |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Vikki Alden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143552 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 55 |
| Number of Pupils: | 55 |
| Number of Boys: | 49 |
| Number of Girls: | 6 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | - not rated | 570 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curledge Street Academy Curledge Street , TQ4 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA | - not rated | 2,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL | 2out of 4 | 96 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preston Bridge School 1 Lower Polsham Road , Paignton TQ3 2AF | - not rated | 350 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ | - not rated | 499 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.