Braunton Academy
About Braunton Academy
Braunton Academy's headline Progress 8 score of -0. 22 places it below the Devon local authority average of -0. 09, meaning that, on average, pupils here make less academic progress between Year 7 and Year 11 than their peers across the county. That gap is modest but consistent: the school ranks 24th out of 43 secondary schools in Devon, and sits in the bottom half nationally. Digging into the breakdown, the picture is mixed. Progress in maths (-0. 07) is close to the national average, and open subjects (-0. 03) are essentially in line. The drag comes from English, where progress is -0. 6, and from the EBacc subjects overall (-0. 27). Attainment 8 sits at 48. 9, and just over half of pupils (53. 1%) achieve a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, judged it Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good — a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2014.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 202 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2025Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: braunton.academy. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Braunton Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications