Brannel School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rectory Road St Stephen St Austell Cornwall PL26 7RN |
| Phone | 01726822485 |
| Reference Number | 145108 |
Brannel School has demonstrated a strong overall performance during its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas, including the quality of education and leadership. The school prides itself on its ambitious curriculum and commitment to personal development, fostering a community spirit among students. Pupils engage in diverse learning experiences, such as the 'Brannel Challenge' and opportunities for global citizenship, contributing to a positive school environment where they feel safe and supported. Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges, particularly in ensuring all students maintain positive attitudes towards learning. Some parents expressed a desire for better communication regarding their child's progress, indicating a need for improvement in partnerships between home and school. Leaders are aware of these concerns and are actively working to enhance these areas while maintaining the school's ambitious vision for its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 931 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 82 | 109 | 191 |
| 8 | 107 | 92 | 199 |
| 9 | 100 | 86 | 186 |
| 10 | 103 | 85 | 188 |
| 11 | 76 | 91 | 167 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| White, Other | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and ambition for pupils' success.
- Exciting and varied curriculum with a focus on personal development.
- Effective support for pupils at early stages of reading.
- Inclusive practices for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Excellent range of career opportunities and extracurricular activities.
- Strong governance with supportive and challenging oversight.
Areas for Improvement
- A minority of pupils do not consistently display positive attitudes towards learning.
- Some parents feel the school does not communicate effectively about their child's learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 49.4% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 35 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 30 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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