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Brunel School

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Brunel School

170b Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AL

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
48
Ages
11-16
FSM
83.3%
Attainment 8
1.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
1.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Brunel School

Brunel School is a secondary school in Paignton, Torbay. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.5. The school has around 48 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: 170b Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AL | More schools in Torbay

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2020 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Brunel Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Brunel School

What is Brunel School's Ofsted rating?
Brunel School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are Brunel School's latest exam results?
Brunel School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 1.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Brunel School located?
Brunel School is a secondary school in Paignton, Torbay (TQ3 2AL).
How many pupils attend Brunel School?
Brunel School has around 48 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Brunel School with other schools?
View Brunel 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 Torbay.