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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 measures2024/25

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.

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 2020Requires improvement
  2. Feb 2020Requires 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.