Braunton Academy
Braunton, EX33 2BP · Devon · secondary school
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20th of 40 secondary schools in Devon we can score, 41 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 742 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 4.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.8 · 50 | 30% | 1.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.22 · 33 | 25% | 0.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.1 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Braunton Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in whole school musical productions, plays, National Theatre visits, and Speak Up, alongside trips to the theatre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 828 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap indicated by the Progress 8 score? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment relative to the national median? How does the recent Ofsted inspection influence current teaching strategies?
What Ofsted said about Braunton Academy
Overview
Braunton Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils feel safe, nurtured, and valued within a community that holds high expectations for their academic and personal development. The school provides a well-designed curriculum and strong governance, fostering a calm and harmonious learning environment.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness and empathy" and have "positive attitudes to learning," behaving well in lessons and around the school.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and ensure pupils "build progressively on their prior knowledge" through a well-designed curriculum.
- Reading is "prioritised across the curriculum," with precise identification of needs and a strong emphasis on reading for enjoyment, including Shakespeare.
- The personal, social and health education programme prepares pupils well for life beyond school, including understanding consent and healthy relationships.
- Governance is "very strong," with trustees providing "effective challenge and support" and staff reporting positive workload management.
Areas to improve
- In some curriculum areas, staff do not adapt teaching approaches to address the learning needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), meaning some do not learn successfully.
- In some areas, staff do not check that pupils fully understand a topic before progressing to more complex knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 53.7 |
| 2025/26 | 48.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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