Braunton Academy
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Attainment 8 of 53.7 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 53.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 77%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.22
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.46, 0.01]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 152 | 53.7 | — | 77.0% | 31.6% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 143 | 48.9 | -0.22 | 67.1% | 28.7% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 151 | 53.4 | +0.29 | 75.0% | 32.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 146 | 53.5 | +0.11 | 79.0% | 34.0% | 4.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Devon for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 138041 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Fay Bowler |
| Trust | BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | EX33 2BP |
| Latest pupils | 152 |
| FSM eligible | 14.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP
https://www.braunton.academy/1271812221| DfE number | 4053 |
| UKPRN | 10036862 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |