Brayton Academy
About Brayton Academy
Brayton Academy is a mixed secondary school in North Yorkshire that currently educates 932 pupils against a capacity of 1,208, meaning it operates below its maximum roll. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.5%, a figure that gives useful context for the school's intake relative to local and national averages. Demand for places is notably high: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 447 applications for 217 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.06, with 165 of those applications coming as first preferences. This level of competition suggests strong local reputation, and the school's non-religious character means it draws from a broad catchment. Under headteacher Paul Carney, the school has clearly established itself as a popular choice among North Yorkshire families, and the gap between current pupil numbers and capacity hints at room for further growth if demand continues on its current trajectory.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 134 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
27 Nov 2024Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 4 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications