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Braunton Academy
- 1.3 (4 reviews)
- Secondary
- Braunton EX33 2BP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are making good progress in the majority of subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good and very few pupils are excluded from school
Qualifications and Training: Teachers benefit from training which focuses on the school鈥檚 improvement priorities
Current Educational Practices: Frequent opportunities to share good practice across subjects
Strengths and Challenges: Most able pupils are not always challenged enough to achieve highest grades
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can be involved through feedback and support mechanisms
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents are satisfied with how bullying is resolved
Communication: Parents receive termly reports; some wish for quicker responses
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work effectively with the local authority and other agencies
Actions for Quality Improvement: Improved marking policies and regular assessment introduced
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to approach if they feel unsafe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong personal development programs and cleanliness of site
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy an extensive range of extra-curricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: School supports development of self-confidence and skills
Outdoor Facilities: The 'outdoor classroom' is well used for learning and mental health
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is a strength, helping identify career ambitions
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well-prepared for the next steps in education or employment
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support helps SEND pupils exceed their targets
Subjects Offered: Wide range of academic subjects allowing broader course options later
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Braunton Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 810 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 48% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 32% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.55 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.57 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 134 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 87% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 13 | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 1 | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 7 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 7 | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 68% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 17% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 1 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 9 | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 18 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 91% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Braunton Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
