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Brayton Academy
Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9QS, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.0 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
932
Capacity
1,208
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.4, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance, ranking in the top 19% nationally. A notable 79% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 68% reach grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Parental satisfaction is also commendable, with 77% of parents recommending the school, although it's worth noting that there is limited data on specific areas of student progress.
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Last inspected: 12 June 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 53.4 | Top 19% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 68% | Top 11% 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%. | 71% | Top 9% 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%. | 55% | Top 9% UK |
Parent View (134 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
83%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
Good range of subjects
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
68%
School supports development
64%
School keeps me informed
59%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.3%
White Other5.4%
Black African1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.77427, -1.08378 · YO8 9QS
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143138
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.braytonacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brayton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brayton Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 June 2019.
Is Brayton Academy a good school?
Brayton Academy scores 88.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 Brayton Academy?
Based on 134 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brayton Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Brayton Academy in GCSEs?
Brayton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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