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Brannel School

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Brannel School

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

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.546.4
2023/2440.846.4
2024/2541.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.240.00
2023/24+0.020.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Poltair School
7.44 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
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7.54 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Cornwall College
7.6 km away · Further education
Restormel Academy
7.82 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Penrice Academy
8.66 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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