Braunton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Barton Lane Braunton Devon EX33 2BP |
| Phone | 01271812221 |
| Reference Number | 138041 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 840 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.67%
Girls: 48.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 8 | 81 | 97 | 178 |
| 9 | 96 | 84 | 180 |
| 10 | 78 | 70 | 148 |
| 11 | 83 | 71 | 154 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2025-04-04 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Southmead School
Wrafton Road, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BU |
0.05 miles |
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Caen Community Primary School
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD |
0.54 miles |
|
Kingsacre Primary School
Greenacre, Kingsacre Primary School, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1BQ |
0.81 miles |
|
Fremington Primary School
Beechfield Road, Fremington, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3DD |
2.54 miles |
|
Georgeham Church of England Primary School
Putsborough Road, Georgeham, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1JT |
3.02 miles |
|
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU |
3.06 miles |
|
Roundswell Community Primary Academy
Roundswell School, Claypits Road, Roundswell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3WJ |
3.58 miles |
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Sticklepath Community Primary Academy
Woodville Estate, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 2HH |
3.8 miles |
|
Appledore School
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF |
3.99 miles |
|
West Down School
West Down, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 8NF |
4.07 miles |
|
Marwood School
Whiddon, Muddiford, Milltown, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4HF |
4.09 miles |
|
Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.12 miles |
|
Pilton Infants' Academy
Abbey Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.18 miles |
|
Yeo Valley Primary School
Derby Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7HB |
4.62 miles |
|
Ashleigh CofE Primary School
Bevan Road, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8LJ |
4.79 miles |
|
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT |
4.81 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL |
4.88 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple
Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 8DN |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Pilton Community College
Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1RB |
3.9 miles |
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Pathfield School
Abbey Road, Pilton, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1JU |
4.07 miles |