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Brannel School

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Brannel School

Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, PL26 7RN

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
931
Ages
11-16
FSM
30.3%
Attainment 8
41.6
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.1%
Basics 9-5
31.1%

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
10.4%
EBacc APS
3.39
EBacc 9-5
6.1%
EBacc 9-4
6.7%
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About Brannel School

Brannel School is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. The school has around 931 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rectory Road, St Austell, PL26 7RN | More schools in Cornwall

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Brannel School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Brannel School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Brannel School

What is Brannel School's Ofsted rating?
Brannel School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Brannel School's latest exam results?
Brannel School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Brannel School located?
Brannel School is a secondary school in St Austell, Cornwall (PL26 7RN).
How many pupils attend Brannel School?
Brannel School has around 931 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brannel School with other schools?
View Brannel School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cornwall.