Braunton Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BPOpen in maps

Braunton Academy is a secondary school in Braunton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 6th of 40 secondary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 June 2016, report published 5 September 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

152 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.7

53.7, 7.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths61.2%

61.2%, 15.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths79.6%

79.6%, 14.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc31.6%

31.6%, 8.9 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.62

4.62, 0.53 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

828 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals15%

15%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3%

3%, 18.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.6%

19.6%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3%

3%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Braunton Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Pilton Community College4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.4
The Park Community School5 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 46.6
Kingsley School Devon6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 36.6
Bideford College7 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 45.7
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy7 milesReport card: Expected standardAttainment 8: 47.9

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Fay Bowler
Phone
01271812221
Website
braunton.academy
Address
Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP
Local authority
Devon
URN
138041

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.