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
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Music Exam Successes
Congratulations to the following students who recently had success in various music exams. Year 7 Arthur, Grade 3 Saxophone …
Read More18 Jul 25
Staff News
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Mrs Armstrong for her incredible dedication and leadership as Head of Year 9. Supporting hundreds of students over the years…
Read More18 Jul 25
Staff Farewells
This summer we are saying a fond farewell to the following staff: Mrs Redwood who has worked as a Pastoral Support Worker since January. Mrs…
Read More18 Jul 25
Parents' Post Summer 2
Please find below a link to our latest Parents' Post. Parents' Post Summer 2
Read More18 Jul 25
Summer Concert
It was a joy to witness the incredible creativity and dedication of our students during this year’s Summer Concert. With over 40 performers taking part, the…
Read More17 Jul 25
Junior Lifeguard Course…
Today marked the exciting first day of our Junior Lifeguard Course, held in partnership with Nick Thorn Surf Coaching at the stunning Putsborough Beach. With…
Read More16 Jul 25
The Design & Technology End…
After a year of very hard work creating and making a vast range of projects in the areas of food, textiles, graphics, resistant materials and electronics, we…
Read More14 Jul 25
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
One of the hottest weekends of the year didn’t stop our incredible Year 11 students from completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition with…
Read More14 Jul 25
Year 9 Students Explore the…
As part of their Year 9 studies on the theme of Good and Evil, students were invited to delve into the meaning of these profound and complex ideas. The…
Read More14 Jul 25
Year 8 Students Explore the…
At 6am on Wednesday 9th July, 47 excited Year 8 students set off from Braunton for an unforgettable three-day adventure in London. The trip was packed with…
Read More14 Jul 25
Paris Adventure: A Journey to…
In the early hours of Tuesday, 9th July, a group of excited students and staff set off from school at 5am, ready for an unforgettable adventure to Paris. After…
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Celebrating Excellence…
On Monday, 14th July, our school hosted a special celebration afternoon tea to honour a group of exceptional students who have each earned 350 or more merits…
Read More09 Jul 25
Youth Cultural Champions…
Youth Cultural Champions week 4 training session was held on Wednesday 9th July. The students were shown a beautiful traditional celebration dress of…
Read More08 Jul 25
Year 10 GCSE Geography Field…
Year 10 students have been visiting Westward Ho! for their GCSE Geography field work. They had a great time and were a credit to all involved working really…
Read More08 Jul 25
Academy Equestrian Squad…
The Academy Equestrian squad have returned from the Schools' Showjumping League Championships with an incredible haul of results and prizes, showcasing not…
Read More03 Jul 25
Year 6 Transition Days…
As part of their exciting journey into secondary school, the Class of 2030 took part in a two-day transition programme on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July…
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Year 10 Students Explore…
Today, all of our Year 10 students had the exciting opportunity to visit Petroc College to explore the wide range of courses available to them after Year 11…
Read More02 Jul 25
Year 10 Students Explore…
On Wednesday 2 July, a group of enthusiastic Year 10 students took part in an exciting Discovery Day at Exeter College. Among them, eight students had the…
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Eco Club Students Build…
The Eco Club students have been getting their hands dirty for a great cause this summer as part of the Gardening for Good programme at Arlington Court…
Read More01 Jul 25
Antarctica Flag Competition
We were delighted to run again this year the design a flag competition in conjunction with the UK Polar Network. Students were invited to submit a design…
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Plymouth Argyle…
Braunton Academy is proud to celebrate the success of Year 11 student Leo, who has officially signed as an apprentice with Plymouth Argyle Football Club. Leo’s…
Read More30 Jun 25
Leading Parent Partnership…
We are pleased to have started the Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) which is designed to develop positive relationships with parents, carers and the…
Read More27 Jun 25
Speak Up 2025- ‘Can You Hear…
Braunton Academy students recently took part in a remarkable evening of performance as part of the National Theatre’s nationwide Speak Up programme held at The…
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A Night to Remember: Year 11…
On Friday 27th June, our Year 11 students celebrated the end of an important chapter in style at their much-anticipated Prom, held at the elegant Barnstaple…
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Celebrating Culture and…
On Thursday 26th June, we proudly completed the second day of our Cultural Champions training with the inspiring guidance of Sandyha and Eddie. This enriching…
Read More24 Jun 25
Community Garden - Then and…
Live Well in Braunton and ourselves have created a Braunton Community Garden. The dedicated team of volunteers have transformed a huge portion of the…
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Sports Day 2025
Please follow the link below to further information about our Sports Day which took place on Tuesday 24th June. House Competitions - Sports Day…
Read More23 Jun 25
Oceanfest Volleyball Triumph!
We’re incredibly proud of our 12 talented students who represented the academy at last weekend’s Oceanfest Volleyball Tournament! It was a fantastic day filled…
Read More23 Jun 25
North Devon Surf Champions…
Braunton reigns supreme once again! The waves were pumping, the energy was electric, and the surfers of North Devon brought their A-game to this year’s…
Read More20 Jun 25
Potion Bottles Project
Our Year 8 students have truly impressed us with their creativity and imagination in a recent homework task that was anything but ordinary. Tasked with…
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UKMT Maths Challenge Success…
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Junior Maths Challenge 2025. This…
Read More19 Jun 25
Athletics Season Roundup
That's a wrap for the 2024/2025 athletics season. What a phenomenal year it’s been for our athletes. From local meets to regional finals, our teams…
Read More18 Jun 25
Braunton Academy Shines at…
Braunton Academy proudly took part in the North Devon Swimming Championships 2025, an exciting event that brought together over 200 talented students from…
Read More18 Jun 25
Farewell Year 11 - You Did It!
Today marks a special milestone as we say a heartfelt goodbye to our incredible Year 11 students, who have officially completed their GCSE exams. It’s been a…
Read More18 Jun 25
Amazing Results for Braunton…
Braunton Academy’s equestrian teams delivered an outstanding performance at yesterday’s Schools League event, showcasing incredible talent, teamwork, and…
Read More17 Jun 25
North Devon Tennis…
It was the annual Year 7 and 8 North Devon Tennis Championships at The Atlantic Raquet Centre in Bideford today. The children were an absolute credit to the…
Read More16 Jun 25
Race for Life
We’re thrilled to share that the Race for Life event on Sunday was a fantastic success! A huge congratulations to Mrs Duthuit and three of her tutees - Marnie…
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Huge Congratulations to Issy!
We are absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news—Issy (Year 11) has been selected to represent Great Britain in Surf Life Saving! This is a phenomenal…
Read More13 Jun 25
Youth Cultural Champions
Today, we were really pleased to host our first Youth Cultural Champions training day with Devon Development Education. Students shared their identities and…
Read More12 Jun 25
Carnegie Shadowing Book Club
Seven of our students have been taking part in the Carnegie Shadowing Book Club, reading the shortlisted books for the Carnegie Award, discussing and judging…
Read More04 Jun 25
The Academy Joins ‘Gardening…
We are delighted to announce that The Academy has been given the opportunity to participate in the inspiring ‘Gardening for Good’ programme, delivered by the…
Read More02 Jun 25
Work Experience 2025
Please follow the link below to our Work Experience page to see further photos of this year's student experiences. Work Experience
Read More23 May 25
SparxReader
Every half term we give a prize for the Key Stage 3 tutor groups with the most SparxReader points. This is a great incentive for the students to keep reading…
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School Games Gold Award
We are delighted to announce that the school has been awarded the School Games Gold Award for the 3rd consecutive year. The School Games Mark is a…
Read More23 May 25
Introducing Our New Principal…
This half term Mrs Bowler spent the day with Mr Ovey, Mrs Woodhead and one of our Trustees, Mr Wainer, interviewing 14 candidates for the role of Principal…
Read More23 May 25
Celebrating the Year 8…
Huge congratulations to the talented winners of the Year 8 Paris/Barcelona project! These students have showcased exceptional creativity and language skills…
Read More22 May 25
Speak Up 2025- Visit to…
As part of the nation wide Speak Up programme delivered by the National Theatre, this week, the Braunton Speak Up group went to the Landmark Theatre. …
Read More19 May 25
Year 9 Pupils Shine at…
A huge congratulations to Year 9 students Jack, Annie, and Alex, who competed in the England National Surfing Final over the weekend! All three…
Read More19 May 25
Braunton Academy Riders…
The third round of the Schools' Showjumping League was a huge success for the Braunton Academy Equestrian Squad, with our talented riders delivering…
Read More19 May 25
Year 11 Pupil Leo Signs First…
We are incredibly proud to share the exciting news that Year 11 student Leo has signed his first full-time professional contract with Plymouth Argyle Football…
Read More18 May 25
Night Walk for the North…
Mrs Haines, Mrs Hookes, Miss Found, and Mrs Hayler took part in this year’s walk raising funds for the North Devon Hospice. Well done everyone…
Read More16 May 25
UKMT Junior Results
We entered 60 year 7 and 8 students in the Junior UKMT Challenge a couple of weeks ago and the results are phenomenal. We have SEVEN students who have…
Read More16 May 25
Royal Garden Party
This year I had the great privilege to have been nominated by the Lord Lieutenant of Devon’s office to attend the Education and Skills Garden Party on…
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Year 9 Pupil Charlotte…
We are thrilled to announce that Year 9 student Charlotte has been crowned National Champion in the Schools' Boxing Finals! Competing in the female…
Read More08 May 25
Year 9s Shine in Devon Cup…
Today marked a proud moment for our Year 9 football team as they took to the pitch at the Devon Football Association headquarters to compete in the prestigious…
Read More07 May 25
Exmoor Challenge 2025
Sadie, Eliza, Rafi and Murphy completed the Exmoor Challenge in very hot conditions; there were 136 teams taking part in the event. They were given an…
Read More18 Jul 25
Music Exam Successes
Congratulations to the following students who recently had success in various music exams. Year 7 Arthur, Grade 3 Saxophone …
Read More18 Jul 25
Staff News
A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Mrs Armstrong for her incredible dedication and leadership as Head of Year 9. Supporting hundreds of students over the years…
Read More18 Jul 25
Staff Farewells
This summer we are saying a fond farewell to the following staff: Mrs Redwood who has worked as a Pastoral Support Worker since January. Mrs…
Read More18 Jul 25
Parents' Post Summer 2
Please find below a link to our latest Parents' Post. Parents' Post Summer 2
Read More18 Jul 25
Summer Concert
It was a joy to witness the incredible creativity and dedication of our students during this year’s Summer Concert. With over 40 performers taking part, the…
Read More17 Jul 25
Junior Lifeguard Course…
Today marked the exciting first day of our Junior Lifeguard Course, held in partnership with Nick Thorn Surf Coaching at the stunning Putsborough Beach. With…
Read More16 Jul 25
The Design & Technology End…
After a year of very hard work creating and making a vast range of projects in the areas of food, textiles, graphics, resistant materials and electronics, we…
Read More14 Jul 25
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
One of the hottest weekends of the year didn’t stop our incredible Year 11 students from completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh expedition with…
Read More14 Jul 25
Year 9 Students Explore the…
As part of their Year 9 studies on the theme of Good and Evil, students were invited to delve into the meaning of these profound and complex ideas. The…
Read More14 Jul 25
Year 8 Students Explore the…
At 6am on Wednesday 9th July, 47 excited Year 8 students set off from Braunton for an unforgettable three-day adventure in London. The trip was packed with…
Read More
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17 Jul 25
One of the hottest weekends of the year didn’t stop some of our amazing Year 11s from smashing their Bronze DofE expedition! Gallons of water were consumed, a…
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14 Jul 25
As part of their Year 9 studies on good and evil, students were challenged to explore the meaning of these profound concepts. The standard of work was…
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27 Jun 25
Good afternoon, Please see the link to our new "Smartphone Policy" https://www.braunton.academy/key-information/policies Thank you for your continued…
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27 Jun 25
Good Afternoon, We are pleased to share the link for our new school website. https://www.braunton.academy/ Thank you to all of the parents and carers…
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25 Jun 25
Pupils have been making potions such as "Spider Eyes", "Constant Curses", "Mermaid Dandruff" and "Black Widow Venom"! Our artists used a variety of materials…
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23 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Cover Supervisor Hours: 30 hours a week, term time only NJC Grade: D (£13.47 to £14.36 per hour) - NJC pay award pending from 1.4.25 Start from…
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19 Jun 25
Year 11's Leaver's Assembly - you have done so well and we are all very proud of you. Have a great summer, you deserve it and see you on Results Day!!
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19 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Careers Advisor (part-time) Hours: 7.5 hours a week (1 day), term time only NJC Grade: F (£17.79 to £19.66 per hour) - NJC pay award pending…
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19 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Catering Assistant (part-time) Hours: 16.25 hours a week, term time only NJC Grade: A (£12.26 per hour) - NJC pay award pending from…
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05 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Site Supervisor (part-time) Hours: 15 hours a week, all year round contract NJC Grade: E (£15.33 to £16.93 per hour) - NJC pay award pending…
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17 Jul 25
One of the hottest weekends of the year didn’t stop some of our amazing Year 11s from smashing their Bronze DofE expedition! Gallons of water were consumed, a…
View Post
14 Jul 25
As part of their Year 9 studies on good and evil, students were challenged to explore the meaning of these profound concepts. The standard of work was…
View Post
27 Jun 25
Good afternoon, Please see the link to our new "Smartphone Policy" https://www.braunton.academy/key-information/policies Thank you for your continued…
View Post
27 Jun 25
Good Afternoon, We are pleased to share the link for our new school website. https://www.braunton.academy/ Thank you to all of the parents and carers…
View Post
25 Jun 25
Pupils have been making potions such as "Spider Eyes", "Constant Curses", "Mermaid Dandruff" and "Black Widow Venom"! Our artists used a variety of materials…
View Post
23 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Cover Supervisor Hours: 30 hours a week, term time only NJC Grade: D (£13.47 to £14.36 per hour) - NJC pay award pending from 1.4.25 Start from…
View Post
19 Jun 25
Year 11's Leaver's Assembly - you have done so well and we are all very proud of you. Have a great summer, you deserve it and see you on Results Day!!
View Post
19 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Careers Advisor (part-time) Hours: 7.5 hours a week (1 day), term time only NJC Grade: F (£17.79 to £19.66 per hour) - NJC pay award pending…
View Post
19 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Catering Assistant (part-time) Hours: 16.25 hours a week, term time only NJC Grade: A (£12.26 per hour) - NJC pay award pending from…
View Post
05 Jun 25
VACANCY for a Site Supervisor (part-time) Hours: 15 hours a week, all year round contract NJC Grade: E (£15.33 to £16.93 per hour) - NJC pay award pending…
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Life At Braunton
Ryley
Year 10 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 10 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 9 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 8 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 7 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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