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Braunton Academy

Braunton Academy, Braunton
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Braunton Academy

Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP

A Good-rated secondary school in Braunton.

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Pupils
840
Ages
11-16
FSM
14.2%
Attainment 8
53.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2016

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
27.6%
Basics 9-5
60.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.6%
EBacc APS
4.61
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
23.0%
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About Braunton Academy

Braunton Academy is a secondary school in Braunton, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 202 responses), 60% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. The school has around 840 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Braunton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Braunton Academy

What is Braunton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Braunton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What do parents say about Braunton Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 202 responses): 60% of parents would recommend Braunton Academy.
What are Braunton Academy's latest exam results?
Braunton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Braunton Academy located?
Braunton Academy is a secondary school in Braunton, Devon (EX33 2BP).
How many pupils attend Braunton Academy?
Braunton Academy has around 840 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Braunton Academy with other schools?
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