Brayford Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Brayford, Barnstaple, EX32 7QJOpen in maps

Brayford Academy is a primary school in Barnstaple for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 2 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

32 pupils on roll, with places for 49

Eligible for free school meals9.4%

9.4%, 17.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support21.9%

21.9%, 7.1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0%

0%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Brayford Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bratton Fleming Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good33% met the expected standard
North Molton Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Filleigh Community Primary School5 milesOfsted judgements: Good20% met the expected standard
Swimbridge Church of England Primary School5 milesOfsted: Good69% met the expected standard
South Molton Community Primary School6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Polak
Phone
01598710345
Website
brayford.devon.sch.uk
Address
Brayford, Barnstaple, EX32 7QJ
Local authority
Devon
URN
141761

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.