Principal's Welcome
As a respected and trusted centre of the local community, Braunton Academy is committed to providing the very best education has to offer to the children of Braunton and its surrounding villages, shaping all of our futures. Ours is a fantastic place for our children to live and learn.
Supporting both students and their families, our central aim is to build strong partnerships that recognise and respect the value of learning, investing in and reigniting that true love of learning for all that it can offer our community. We provide for our children to become the masters of their own destiny.
Mrs F Bowler, Principal
Latest News
View All News27 Nov 25
Year 10 Rugby Semi Final…
Our Year 10 rugby squad delivered a phenomenal performance in the North Devon Semi Final, securing their place in the North Devon Final with a commanding 55–7…
Read More26 Nov 25
Year 11 Cake Sale Success
On Tuesday 25th November, our Year 11 students came together to host a delightful cake sale in support of their upcoming Prom in June 2026. The event was a…
Read More26 Nov 25
Year 9 Boys Crowned North…
We are thrilled to announce that our Year 9 boys’ football team have been crowned North Devon Plate Winners after a dramatic and hard‑fought final against a…
Read More25 Nov 25
Year 9 Girls Shine at County…
Our Year 9 girls’ netball team represented Braunton Academy with pride and determination at the County Competition in Exeter today. Outstanding Performance…
Read More25 Nov 25
Braunton Academy Success…
Braunton Academy was recently award the British Council's prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the…
Read More25 Nov 25
Flu Vaccinations Information
As you may have heard, there have been flu outbreaks in schools around the county and flu is predicted to be particularly virulent this year. Kernow…
Read More24 Nov 25
Introducing Our New Athletics…
We’re excited to unveil the brand-new Athletics team wear that will carry our athletes forward from 2025 and beyond! Designed with performance, comfort, and…
Read More21 Nov 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear Families I hope you have had a good week and adjusted to the cold weather! I know for many of our families there has been added pressure…
Read More20 Nov 25
Sweet Success: Cake Sale…
On Thursday 20th November, Maisie, Molly, and a group of their friends came together to host a cake sale in support of the Barnstaple Rugby Club girls’ squad…
Read More20 Nov 25
Year 8 Crowned North Devon…
What a night for our Academy! Our Year 8 boys have been crowned North Devon Plate Champions after a thrilling final against a strong Bideford side. From the…
Read More19 Nov 25
Students Brew Up Support at…
This afternoon, a group of incredible students showed the true meaning of community spirit by running a tea and coffee stand during our school football…
Read More18 Nov 25
North Devon Football…
We are thrilled to announce that our Year 7 boys have been crowned North Devon Champions after a fantastic victory in the final against a strong Pilton side…
Read More17 Nov 25
Introducing Our New Netball…
We are excited to unveil our brand-new Netball team wear that will be worn proudly from 2025 onwards! This fresh kit represents not only our team’s spirit and…
Read More17 Nov 25
Year 11 Netballers Shine in…
Our Year 11 Netball team capped off their time at Braunton Academy with a fantastic performance in their final tournament, held at Park School. The girls…
Read More17 Nov 25
Year 11 Rugby Team Crowned…
Braunton Academy is proud to celebrate the incredible success of our Year 11 boys rugby team, who took part in the annual tournament hosted at West Buckland…
Read More14 Nov 25
Year 7 Triumph in Round 4 of…
Braunton Academy is celebrating another outstanding achievement on the football pitch! Our Year 7 team has reached Round 4 of the Schools National Cup…
Read More14 Nov 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear Families It has been a bit of a wet and windy week but that hasn’t stopped the students being very successful in school. The…
Read More13 Nov 25
Braunton Academy Shines at…
On the evening of Wednesday 12th November, Braunton Academy students took to the stage of the Landmark Theatre to deliver a truly remarkable performance of…
Read More13 Nov 25
Inspiring Future Creatives…
On Wednesday 13th November, a group of enthusiastic Year 10 students embarked on an exciting journey into the world of advertising, spending the day at Bray…
Read More12 Nov 25
Inspiring Futures: Year 7 and…
Our Year 7 and 8 students were treated to an exciting and thought‑provoking experience when the BAE Systems STEM Roadshow visited the school. The event…
Read More12 Nov 25
Braunton Academy: Proud to Be…
Braunton Academy is thrilled to announce that we have officially earned elite status as a Planet Hero School — a recognition that celebrates our unwavering…
Read More11 Nov 25
Honouring Remembrance…
On Armistice Day, a group of our students, accompanied by Principal Mrs Bowler, took part in a moving ceremony held in Braunton village to mark the national…
Read More10 Nov 25
Aerospace Adventure to Bristol
The DT department had a rare day out with 40 year 10s from the Engineering and Design & Technology courses to visit the Aerospace museum in Bristol…
Read More10 Nov 25
Sports Captains Shine Bright…
Thea of Woolacombe House and Ava of Putsborough House lit up the weekend—literally and figuratively—as they raised an impressive £408.40 for the Braunton…
Read More10 Nov 25
Celebrating Creative…
At Braunton Academy, we believe in nurturing creativity, empathy, and expression — and our Year 11 student Freddie has exemplified all three in a remarkable…
Read More07 Nov 25
Celebrating Our Students of…
We are delighted to announce that Judah and Scarlett have been named Students of the Month for October in Modern Foreign Languages. This recognition…
Read More07 Nov 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear Families It has been lovely welcoming the students back after the half term break. This week has been full of sporting fixtures this week…
Read More06 Nov 25
Freedom Centre Donations
Thank you for all the donations for the Freedom Centre Harvest Collection which we dropped to the centre before the half term holiday. They were very…
Read More05 Nov 25
Nevaeh-Alexis Crowned…
Over the weekend, Bristol played host to the prestigious South West Baton Twirling National Championships — and it was Nevaeh-Alexis who stole the spotlight…
Read More04 Nov 25
03 Nov 25
Non-uniform Day to Raise…
Braunton Academy really cares about the environment. So, we were excited to support JUST ONE Tree to combat climate change and protect the future by…
Read More24 Oct 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear families Hopefully all the staff, students and parents will be taking a big sigh of relief today having completed the longest half term of the…
Read More24 Oct 25
Year 7 Robot Club: Powered by…
Every Thursday afternoon, a group of enthusiastic Year 7 students gather for an exciting journey into the world of robotics. Thanks to the generous support of…
Read More23 Oct 25
British Council International…
Braunton Academy has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the…
Read More23 Oct 25
Braunton Academy Students…
Excitement is building within Braunton Academy’s Drama department as our talented students prepare for a powerful performance of Julius Caesar at the…
Read More23 Oct 25
Josh Performs Original…
As we close the half term, Braunton Academy is proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by Year 11 GCSE Drama student, Josh, who performed his…
Read More23 Oct 25
Braunton Academy Partners…
Building on the success of our two-year collaboration with the National Theatre’s acclaimed Speak Up initiative, Braunton Academy is proud to announce that our…
Read More23 Oct 25
23 Oct 25
Braunton Triumphs Again…
Braunton’s cross country team has done it again! After another exhilarating day of competition at Torrington, we’re proud to announce that Braunton has…
Read More23 Oct 25
Electrifying Performance of…
Braunton Academy was thrilled to host a powerful and unforgettable performance of Julius Caesar by the acclaimed Tangle Theatre Company, thanks to the generous…
Read More23 Oct 25
A Sweet Success: Thank You…
We’re thrilled to share the wonderful results of this week’s cake sale, and extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported us—whether by baking…
Read More22 Oct 25
From Cupcakes to Creativity…
A huge thank you from Creative Writing club and the English Department to Tesco in Braunton for donating cakes and stationery for us to use in our…
Read More17 Oct 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear families I hope you have had an enjoyable week. Once a term the Heads and Chairs from all the Braunton schools meet at the Braunton…
Read More17 Oct 25
Writing Competition Success…
Huge congratulations to Ava (year 10) who entered the Tales in the Dark creative writing competition run by the Queen's Theatre in Barnstaple. She has…
Read More13 Oct 25
Ollie Makes a Splash with…
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Ollie has been selected for the Swim England Devon County Development Program — a prestigious opportunity that marks…
Read More13 Oct 25
Luan Shines with County…
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news about one of our rising sports stars — Luan! Huge congratulations to Luan, who has been selected for the Devon…
Read More13 Oct 25
Under 14 Netball Success at…
Last week, our talented Under 14 Netball team travelled to Park School to compete in the highly anticipated North Devon Tournament — and what a performance…
Read More10 Oct 25
Surf Therapy Success: Our…
Over the past six weeks, a small group of our students have had the incredible opportunity to take part in the WAVE Project — a transformative initiative that…
Read More10 Oct 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear families, Welcome to this week's edition of the newsletter. It was lovely to invite the Year 11 families back into school this week for the…
Read More09 Oct 25
Unbeaten and Unstoppable…
A huge congratulations to our Year 7 football team, who have kicked off the season in spectacular style — remaining unbeaten throughout the year so far…
Read More09 Oct 25
Supporting Exam Wellbeing…
As exam pressures continue to rise, many parents are understandably concerned about how their children cope not just academically, but emotionally. At our…
Read More07 Oct 25
Maya and Charlotte Shine at…
This weekend, two of Braunton’s talented gymnasts took to the floor at the South West Copper Gymnastics competition—and their performances were nothing short…
Read More06 Oct 25
Year 10 GCSE Art Students…
The journey began early, with students departing Braunton Academy at 8am en route to the world-renowned Eden Project. Surrounded by lush biomes and exotic…
Read More03 Oct 25
Braunton Makes a Statement in…
Braunton School has officially arrived on the national scene—and they’re making waves. In their debut year competing at the national level, the Year 8 football…
Read More03 Oct 25
Braunton Year 10 Make Their…
Braunton Academy’s Year 10 football team has kicked off their debut season in the National Cup with style, determination, and a winning mentality. Competing on…
Read More03 Oct 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear families Welcome to this week's edition of the newsletter. I would like to start by thanking our Year 10 parents and students for their…
Read More01 Oct 25
Sweet Success: Year 11 Prom…
The Year 11 Prom Committee has officially launched their fundraising efforts with a delicious start! Their recent cake sale was a resounding success, raising…
Read More26 Sep 25
Appledore Author Visits
On 26th September we had the pleasure of hosting three vising authors for a range of workshops and talks as part of Appledore Book Festival’s Schools Week…
Read More26 Sep 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear families I hope you have all been enjoying the sunny weather this week, school always feels more enjoyable when the students get to soak up…
Read More22 Sep 25
Sam Joins the 2025/2026…
We’re incredibly proud to announce that Sam, a talented Year 10 student, has been accepted onto the 2025/2026 Skateboard GB Talent Pathway – Pipeline! 🎉 This…
Read More27 Nov 25
Year 10 Rugby Semi Final…
Our Year 10 rugby squad delivered a phenomenal performance in the North Devon Semi Final, securing their place in the North Devon Final with a commanding 55–7…
Read More26 Nov 25
Year 11 Cake Sale Success
On Tuesday 25th November, our Year 11 students came together to host a delightful cake sale in support of their upcoming Prom in June 2026. The event was a…
Read More26 Nov 25
Year 9 Boys Crowned North…
We are thrilled to announce that our Year 9 boys’ football team have been crowned North Devon Plate Winners after a dramatic and hard‑fought final against a…
Read More25 Nov 25
Year 9 Girls Shine at County…
Our Year 9 girls’ netball team represented Braunton Academy with pride and determination at the County Competition in Exeter today. Outstanding Performance…
Read More25 Nov 25
Braunton Academy Success…
Braunton Academy was recently award the British Council's prestigious International School Award in recognition of its work to bring the world into the…
Read More25 Nov 25
Flu Vaccinations Information
As you may have heard, there have been flu outbreaks in schools around the county and flu is predicted to be particularly virulent this year. Kernow…
Read More24 Nov 25
Introducing Our New Athletics…
We’re excited to unveil the brand-new Athletics team wear that will carry our athletes forward from 2025 and beyond! Designed with performance, comfort, and…
Read More21 Nov 25
Weekly Parents' Newsletter
Dear Families I hope you have had a good week and adjusted to the cold weather! I know for many of our families there has been added pressure…
Read More20 Nov 25
Sweet Success: Cake Sale…
On Thursday 20th November, Maisie, Molly, and a group of their friends came together to host a cake sale in support of the Barnstaple Rugby Club girls’ squad…
Read More20 Nov 25
Year 8 Crowned North Devon…
What a night for our Academy! Our Year 8 boys have been crowned North Devon Plate Champions after a thrilling final against a strong Bideford side. From the…
Read More
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26 Nov 25
🎉⚽ What a night for the Year 9 boys! ⚽🎉 Last night they came out on top in their final, and what a game it was! For so long it felt like the ball would never…
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24 Nov 25
Join us for an evening of recognition, pride, and inspiration as we honour the hard work and success of the Class of 2025. 🏆🎓 We’re excited to celebrate the…
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24 Nov 25
Exeter Chiefs have 500 tickets to their Challenge Cup match against Toyota Cheetahs to give away to those most deserving in our community this…
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18 Nov 25
This afternoon a group of incredible students have come together to run a tea and coffee stand during our school football matches. Every cup sold is helping…
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17 Nov 25
We are very pleased to share that as a result of our non school uniform day at the end of last term we were able to plant 690 trees with Just One tree. Just…
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11 Nov 25
Today, we paused as a school community to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have served—and continue to serve—our country. At 11am…
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05 Nov 25
'Friends, Romans, countrymen....!' Please come and see the amazing Braunton Academy students take to the stage at the Landmark Theatre as part of the Coram…
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23 Oct 25
Lost Property-We have lots of unclaimed lost property in school, including several coats! Please encourage your child to check lost property before the end of…
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13 Oct 25
Only 9 days to go until Tangle TC bring their 'Julius Caesar' to the Braunton Academy Drama Hall! Can't wait that long..? Here is a sneak peak of footage…
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10 Oct 25
🌍💚 World Mental Health Day – October 10 💚🌍 Today we mark World Mental Health Day, a time to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being—for our…
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26 Nov 25
🎉⚽ What a night for the Year 9 boys! ⚽🎉 Last night they came out on top in their final, and what a game it was! For so long it felt like the ball would never…
View Post
24 Nov 25
Join us for an evening of recognition, pride, and inspiration as we honour the hard work and success of the Class of 2025. 🏆🎓 We’re excited to celebrate the…
View Post
24 Nov 25
Exeter Chiefs have 500 tickets to their Challenge Cup match against Toyota Cheetahs to give away to those most deserving in our community this…
View Post
18 Nov 25
This afternoon a group of incredible students have come together to run a tea and coffee stand during our school football matches. Every cup sold is helping…
View Post
17 Nov 25
We are very pleased to share that as a result of our non school uniform day at the end of last term we were able to plant 690 trees with Just One tree. Just…
View Post
11 Nov 25
Today, we paused as a school community to honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who have served—and continue to serve—our country. At 11am…
View Post
05 Nov 25
'Friends, Romans, countrymen....!' Please come and see the amazing Braunton Academy students take to the stage at the Landmark Theatre as part of the Coram…
View Post
23 Oct 25
Lost Property-We have lots of unclaimed lost property in school, including several coats! Please encourage your child to check lost property before the end of…
View Post
13 Oct 25
Only 9 days to go until Tangle TC bring their 'Julius Caesar' to the Braunton Academy Drama Hall! Can't wait that long..? Here is a sneak peak of footage…
View Post
10 Oct 25
🌍💚 World Mental Health Day – October 10 💚🌍 Today we mark World Mental Health Day, a time to reflect on the importance of emotional well-being—for our…
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Life At Braunton
Ryley
Year 11 Student
All of our teachers are dedicated to creating an environment where every student feels as if they are prepared and ready to learn to the best of their capabilities. By offering personalised guidance and listening with empathy, our teachers help build a school community where everyone can thrive, taking take time to ensure that all students feel heard, seen and valued in their classrooms. Every single one of our teachers go above and beyond to ensure that all students feel a part of our amazing school community.
Eva
Year 11 Student
Braunton Academy offers so many extra-curricular activities; there is something for everyone. Whether you are into drama and performing or sport and competing, our school provides a chance to explore and find new interests. I really enjoy the sport events outside of school and having the opportunity to compete against other schools in the area. Through joining school clubs, I have met new people, made new friends and learnt both teamwork and communication skills. If you want to get involved in something other than sport, then Braunton offers plenty of other clubs, for example: chess, Modern Foreign Languages, school performances and Lego. There really is something for everyone.
Marmarin
Year 10 Student
When I first joined Brunton Academy, I wasn’t very strong in English. I often felt unsure about speaking or writing like the others. But what changed everything for me was the kindness and encouragement of the teachers and staff. They were patient, supportive, and helped me build my confidence step by step.
At this Academy, I learned that making mistakes is part of learning, and what matters most is not giving up. Today, not only has my English improved, but I’ve also made great progress in other subjects. I’ve achieved things that make my family proud and bring me happiness too.
Braunton Academy is more than just a place to study for me. It’s where I feel valued, where I’ve made wonderful friends, and where I wake up each day excited to learn and grow. I’m truly grateful to be part of this amazing community and for all the support I’ve received.
Hetty
Year 9 Student
At Braunton Academy, there is a wide range of extracurricular clubs and activities. I have personally been a part of many of these clubs and have found them inclusive, fun, and a great way to express yourself and meet other people with the same interests as you. Furthermore, our school offers many school trip opportunities for anyone interested, such as eco-club trips, where we find ways to help save our planet, or sports competitions, where students can compete against other schools from all around Devon.
Kush
Year 8 Student
Year 7 has been brilliant for lots of different reasons. Although I enjoy all my subjects, I am most passionate about Maths. Solving problems and exploring patterns have helped sharpen my thinking and encouraged me to fully utilise my skills. Outside of the classroom, I have been a part of multiple sports clubs: from climbing to athletics. I’ve also been given the chance to help out at primary school events as a sports leader. After nearly a whole year I still forward to school every day (apart from the weekends!).
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