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Braunton Academy
Barton Lane, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2BP, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.9 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
840
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing the school in the top 18% nationally, this academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 80% of students achieve a grade 4 or above. However, parent satisfaction is moderate, with only 60% recommending the school. Overall, it offers a strong educational environment, though prospective parents may want to consider the level of community engagement.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.7 | Top 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 16% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Top 48% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 23% | Top 48% UK |
Parent View (202 responses)
★★★★★3.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
77%
Progress is communicated
75%
My child feels safe
74%
School has high expectations
72%
My child makes good progress
69%
My child is happy
64%
I'd recommend this school
60%
Behaviour is good
54%
School supports development
48%
School keeps me informed
43%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other3.5%
Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.10274, -4.15625 · EX33 2BP
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN138041
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.braunton.academy/
Frequently asked questions
What is Braunton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Braunton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2016.
Is Braunton Academy a good school?
Braunton Academy scores 54.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Braunton Academy?
Based on 202 Ofsted Parent View responses, Braunton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Braunton Academy in GCSEs?
Braunton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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