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Braunton Academy
Barton Lane, Braunton EX33 2BP
Braunton Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Environment, Attainment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils.
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Representation: There is no representation information for this school. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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