Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat: 7.1%
7.8↑ +0.7pp
Overall Absence
Nat: 23%
14.2↓ -8.8pp
Free School Meals
Nat: 13%
18.0↑ +5pp
SEND Pupils
Capacity
807 / 750 — 108%
About
School overview
Welcome to New Staff - Mr MacKenzie, Cover Supervisor Mr Mackenzie studied English and Creative Writing at university before completing a master's degree. He went on to spend two years writing copy for national newspapers, honing his skills as a storyteller. Inspired to make difference beyond the newsroom, he chose to move into education, where he could share his passion for words and creativity with young people. Now, he is dedicated to helping the next generation discover their own voices.
Location
Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP
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School Details
Headteacher
Mrs Fay Bowler
Age Range
11 — 16
Enrolment
840 pupils
Telephone
01271812221
Website
braunton.academy/
Address
Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP
Local Authority
Devon
URN
138041
Ofsted
Good (Grade 2)
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities \u00b7 50 available
Key Information Braunton 365Academy Daily TimingsAdmissionsAlumniAnti BullyingAspire LibraryBraunton Academy Values BeliefsCalendarEquality ObjectivesExams InformationFacilities to HireFirst AidYear 9 Pupil Charlotte Crowned National Champion!Speak Up 2025- Visit to Landmark TheatreRoyal Garden PartyNight Walk for the North Devon HospiceCelebrating the Year 8 Paris/Barcelona Project Winners!UKMT Junior ResultsExmoor Challenge 2025School Games Gold AwardHuge Congratulations to Issy!Carnegie Shadowing Book ClubYouth Cultural ChampionsAthletics Season RoundupFarewell Year 11 - You Did It!North Devon Tennis ChampionshipsRace for LifeUKMT Maths Challenge Success for Braunton Academy StudentsPotion Bottles ProjectOceanfest Volleyball Triumph!North Devon Surf Champions 2025Sports Day 2025Plymouth Argyle Apprenticeship for LeoWork Experience 2025Youth Cultural Champions - Week 4Paris Adventure: A Journey to RememberYear 8 Students Explore the Best of LondonJunior Lifeguard Course Launches at Putsborough BeachDuke of Edinburgh ExpeditionSummer ConcertParents Post Summer 2Staff NewsCommunity Garden - Then and NowYear 10 GCSE Geography Field TripLeading Parent Partnership AwardAntarctica Flag CompetitionThat’s a Wrap for the 2024/25 Season!GCSE Results 2025Weekly Parents NewsletterA Musical Masterclass: Inspiring Performances at School
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying CharterDuke of EdinburghGold AwardInternational School AwardLeading Parent Partnership Award
Links & Contact
School Website
www.braunton.academy/
Phone
01271812221
Address
Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP