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Brannel School
Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7RN, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.2 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
931
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 72% nationally. Although the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 55%, which is below the national average, the school is better than 30% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with room for improvement in key academic metrics.
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Last inspected: 5 April 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other3.0%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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50.33849, -4.89138 · PL26 7RN
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN145108
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.brannel.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Brannel School rated by Ofsted?
Brannel School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 April 2022.
Is Brannel School a good school?
Brannel School scores 30.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Brannel School in GCSEs?
Brannel School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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