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Brunel School

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Brunel School

170b Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2AL

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2020

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

1.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/241.146.4
2024/251.546.0

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
2023/24-2.440.00
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% 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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Nearby secondary schools

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Preston Bridge School
0.29 km away · Other independent special school
Paignton Academy
2.08 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Cambian Devon School
2.71 km away · Other independent special school
South Devon College
3.55 km away · Further education
Eat That Frog C.I.C
3.65 km away · Special post 16 institution

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

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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

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