Braunton Academy

About Braunton Academy

Braunton Academy is an academy converter in Braunton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 840 pupils on roll. It is part of BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 (2025/26). 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

840 / 840 (100%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP

Phone

01271812221

Headteacher

Fay Bowler

Website

https://www.braunton.academy/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Braunton Academy?

Braunton Academy is an academy converter in Braunton, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Braunton Academy have?

Braunton Academy has 840 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Braunton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Braunton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.1 in 2025/26.

Is Braunton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Braunton Academy is part of BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Braunton Academy?

Braunton Academy is located at Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP.