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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Congratulations to Luan on…
We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Luan, who has been selected as part of the Devon squad travelling to South Africa in October…
Read More25 Sep 26
Flu Vaccine Dates
The School Nursing team will be visiting school on 13th November 2026. Please complete the online form by 9am on 12th November 2026…
Read More25 Sep 26
Flying Start for Under 14…
Our students took to the pitch on Wednesday evening to begin their National Football League campaign , and what a start it was for our Under 14 Girls' Team…
Read More25 Sep 26
A Warm Welcome at Our Annual…
Last night, we were delighted to welcome Year 5 and Year 6 pupils and their families to our Annual Open Evening. The event was extremely well attended, and it…
Read More25 Sep 26
Additional Inset Days
This year there has been a considerable increase in the level of training that has been directed by the Department for Education for all staff to complete…
Read More21 Sep 26
Congratulations to Ruby on…
A huge congratulations to Ruby, in Year 7 , who took to the stage at the Barnstaple Carnival Open Mic event on Saturday 19th September and delivered a…
Read More18 Sep 26
Year 11 Football Team Reach…
We are delighted to announce that our Year 11 Football Team has reached the North Devon Final for the fifth consecutive year . This remarkable achievement…
Read More18 Sep 26
Amélie's Award-Winning…
Congratulations to Amélie , who recently represented Bath ADC Exeter in a highly competitive netball tournament. Amélie played an important role as the…
Read More09 Sep 26
Wakeboarding Success for Henry
At the 2026 Wakeboarding National Championships , the Under 14 Boys category was the most competitive it has ever been, with record numbers of riders and an…
Read More08 Sep 26
National Champion Success for…
Year 9 pupil Kitty enjoyed an exceptional summer at the Surf Life Saving GB National Nipper Championships, held at Holywell Bay , where she delivered a…
Read More07 Sep 26
Golden Success for Year 11…
Over the summer holidays, Year 11 pupil Ash proudly represented Team GB at the European Martial Arts Games in Berlin , showcasing exceptional talent…
Read More27 Aug 26
Braunton Academy Celebrates…
Braunton Academy is proud to celebrate an excellent set of GCSE results this summer, reflecting the hard work, dedication and resilience of its students and…
Read More21 Jul 26
Year 9 Graduation Celebration
Yesterday, we celebrated the end of Key Stage 3 with our year 9 students. Parents were invited to join us in school as we awarded success in a number of areas…
Read More21 Jul 26
International Schools News…
As a school, we are sponsoring Henry , a disadvantaged young person from Uganda, to spend a year studying at Kira Farm, the Amigos Vocational Centre near…
Read More21 Jul 26
Farewells to Staff
We’re saying goodbye to Teaching Assistant Mrs Sherborne , who has been such a wonderful part of the SEND team this year. We’ll all miss her calm, steady…
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Celebrating Another…
As another fantastic sporting year comes to a close, we would like to extend a huge thank you to every student who has attended a sports club, represented the…
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Summer Term Fun
Some of our Design & Technology students have been doing a little extra task as they had completed all required work a bit ahead of schedule. The…
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Celebrating Excellence: 350…
On Friday 17th July , we were delighted to welcome students and their families to a special Celebration Afternoon Buffet in recognition of those who…
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The Traitors Reward…
Today, we had the pleasure of rewarding our students who have achieved an incredible 400 merits this year with a truly unforgettable experience inspired by…
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Celebrating Success in Piano…
We are delighted to congratulate the following students on their successful piano examinations this year. Learning a musical instrument requires dedication…
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Celebrating Our Students of…
A huge congratulations to our Students of the Month for July! This award recognises students who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, hard work and a…
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Students Take Part in Junior…
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday last week, our students were given the exciting opportunity to take part in a Junior Lifeguard Course at Putsborough…
Read More17 Jul 26
Year 5 Taster Day
It is always exciting to welcome future students to our school, and on Thursday 16th July we were delighted to host our very first Year 5 Taster Day for…
Read More16 Jul 26
Junior Music Festival at The…
A group of our students had the wonderful opportunity yesterday to take part in the Junior Music Festival at The Landmark Theatre . This collaborative event…
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Students Compete in Cricket…
On 14th July, a number of our Year 8 and Year 9 students represented the school in an exciting cricket competition , demonstrating excellent teamwork…
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Summer Concert 2026
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Summer Concert and braved the heat to support our students. Your encouragement and enthusiasm helped…
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Kailo Project Students Visit…
This week, a group of students working with the Kailo Project visited the Braunton Countryside Centre as part of their ongoing work to improve mental…
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Year 10 Student Jack Selected…
We are thrilled to celebrate the fantastic achievement of Year 10 student Jack , who has been selected to represent England at the Under 16 World Junior…
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Modern Foreign Languages Trip…
On Tuesday 7th July , a group of our year 8 and 9 students embarked on an exciting Modern Foreign Languages trip to the vibrant city of Barcelona . The…
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English Schools Championship…
Over the weekend, three of our talented students travelled to Birmingham to compete at the prestigious English Schools Athletics Championships , proudly…
Read More10 Jul 26
Mental Health Ambassadors
Over the past few months, a fantastic group of students has completed a series of training sessions designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills and…
Read More10 Jul 26
Braunton Bus Pass Project
Following the success of our pilot, we are offering the Braunton Academy issue bus passes for Autumn Term 26. These are available to all students who do not…
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Year 7 Students Shine in…
We are delighted to announce the winners of our recent Illustration Competition , which challenged students to create a fully illustrated 12-page picture…
Read More08 Jul 26
Students of the Month – June…
We are delighted to celebrate our Students of the Month for June 2026 . These students have demonstrated outstanding effort, dedication and commitment to…
Read More08 Jul 26
Cricket Results – Year 7s…
Our Year 7 cricket teams travelled to Park School yesterday to take part in the North Devon Cricket Tournament , competing against schools from across the…
Read More07 Jul 26
Year 10 Student Leaders Take…
On Monday 29th June I had a delightful day working with our new student leadership team. Our 44 prefects spent a morning focusing on leadership and…
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Eco Club Visit Inspires Plans…
Members of the Braunton Academy Eco Club enjoyed a wonderful end-of-year visit to the Braunton Countryside Centre , where they took part in an engaging and…
Read More06 Jul 26
Academy Riders Shine at…
Congratulations to our Academy Equestrian Team on their fantastic performances at the final round of the Schools' Championship , which took place on Sunday…
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Year 10 Students Explore…
Last week, our Year 10 students were given an exciting opportunity to begin planning their next steps beyond Braunton Academy through visits to two of the…
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Welcoming Our New Year 7…
The week beginning 29 June 2026 was an exciting and important milestone for our incoming Year 7 students as we welcomed 170 pupils from our local primary…
Read More01 Jul 26
Geography Fieldtrip
Over two fantastic days, more than 100 Year 10 Geography students visited Westward Ho! to carry out the fieldwork that will form an important part of their…
Read More30 Jun 26
Year 11 Exams
We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students and the commitment they have shown throughout their GCSEs this year. They approached their exams with…
Read More29 Jun 26
Class of 2026 Prom
On Friday 26 June we celebrated with our Class of 2026 at the Year 11 Leavers' Prom at the Barnstaple Hotel. The evening provided an amazing opportunity to…
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Sports Day 2026
The 2026 Sports Day took place on Friday 26th June and was a great success. Follow the link below to our House Competitions for further information and…
Read More26 Jun 26
Exciting New Addition to…
We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our brand-new 3D printer in the Technology & Engineering department! This exciting addition will give students…
Read More25 Jun 26
Success on the Sand: Our…
We’re delighted to celebrate the fantastic efforts of our volleyball teams who travelled to Croyde on Monday to take part in the North Devon Beach Volleyball…
Read More24 Jun 26
Athletics Success for Our…
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Year 9 and 10 girls’ and boys’ athletics teams, who were crowned North Devon…
Read More23 Jun 26
Celebrating Our Students of…
We are proud to recognise and celebrate our Students of the Month for June 2026! This achievement highlights the hard work, dedication, and positive mindset…
Read More22 Jun 26
House Welly Wanging…
On Friday 19th June, students took part in our much-anticipated House Welly Wanging Competition — and what a fantastic event it was! For those unfamiliar…
Read More22 Jun 26
Students Shine at…
On Friday 19th June , 30 of our Year 7, 8, and 9 students took part in an exciting illustration workshop led by Joseph Witchal l, a local illustrator…
Read More19 Jun 26
Surfers Making Waves on the…
It has been an incredibly successful period for Braunton Academy's surfers, with students competing in a number of prestigious national competitions and…
Read More19 Jun 26
Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
The Duke of Edinburgh Award in the words of two of our students; Hetty and Millie:- The Duke of Edinburgh Expedition was a highly rewarding experience for a…
Read More19 Jun 26
Schools Swim Gala – A…
This year’s Schools Swim Gala proved to be another fantastic and closely contested event, with both Braunton and Ilfracombe ultimately crowned joint winners…
Read More19 Jun 26
Braunton Academy Surfers…
It has been an incredibly successful and exciting period for our Braunton Academy surfers, who have been flying the flag for the school at a number of…
Read More19 Jun 26
Braunton Celebrates Another…
Braunton has once again enjoyed a highly successful athletics season, with students demonstrating exceptional talent, dedication, and team spirit across a…
Read More15 Jun 26
Outstanding Performance for…
Congratulations to Luan in Year 10, who produced a fantastic performance whilst representing Devon Under-16s against Gloucestershire in Cheltenham. In…
Read More12 Jun 26
12 Jun 26
Preloved School Uniform…
Families can now shop for preloved school uniform through Cress, helping to make school wear more affordable while supporting the school. This sustainable…
Read More11 Jun 26
Rounders League Success for…
Our girls have been busy this term proudly representing the school in the North Devon Rounders League, taking on strong competition from across the area…
Read More04 Jun 26
Pumpkin Growing House…
On Wednesday 3rd June, the excitement was building as our much-anticipated Pumpkin Growing House Competition officially began! The middle playground was…
Read More29 Sep 26
Congratulations to Luan on…
We are delighted to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Luan, who has been selected as part of the Devon squad travelling to South Africa in October…
Read More25 Sep 26
Flu Vaccine Dates
The School Nursing team will be visiting school on 13th November 2026. Please complete the online form by 9am on 12th November 2026…
Read More25 Sep 26
Flying Start for Under 14…
Our students took to the pitch on Wednesday evening to begin their National Football League campaign , and what a start it was for our Under 14 Girls' Team…
Read More25 Sep 26
A Warm Welcome at Our Annual…
Last night, we were delighted to welcome Year 5 and Year 6 pupils and their families to our Annual Open Evening. The event was extremely well attended, and it…
Read More25 Sep 26
Additional Inset Days
This year there has been a considerable increase in the level of training that has been directed by the Department for Education for all staff to complete…
Read More21 Sep 26
Congratulations to Ruby on…
A huge congratulations to Ruby, in Year 7 , who took to the stage at the Barnstaple Carnival Open Mic event on Saturday 19th September and delivered a…
Read More18 Sep 26
Year 11 Football Team Reach…
We are delighted to announce that our Year 11 Football Team has reached the North Devon Final for the fifth consecutive year . This remarkable achievement…
Read More18 Sep 26
Amélie's Award-Winning…
Congratulations to Amélie , who recently represented Bath ADC Exeter in a highly competitive netball tournament. Amélie played an important role as the…
Read More09 Sep 26
Wakeboarding Success for Henry
At the 2026 Wakeboarding National Championships , the Under 14 Boys category was the most competitive it has ever been, with record numbers of riders and an…
Read More08 Sep 26
National Champion Success for…
Year 9 pupil Kitty enjoyed an exceptional summer at the Surf Life Saving GB National Nipper Championships, held at Holywell Bay , where she delivered a…
Read More
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21 Sep 26
🚀 Join the FIRST® Tech Challenge – BIOBUZZ! 🐝🤖 We're looking for enthusiastic students to join our FIRST® Tech Challenge team this year. This is a fantastic…
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21 Sep 26
🌟 Reminder! 🌟 Our Open Evening takes place this Thursday and we can't wait to welcome prospective students and families to see everything our school has to…
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17 Sep 26
VACANCY for Head of Maths Faculty Hours: Full-time MPS/UPS Plus TLR2C Start: January 2027 Closing date: 9am on Monday 5th October 2026 Visit our website…
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16 Sep 26
☀️ Wake Up Wednesday ☀️ Helping children get back into a routine after the holidays can make the return to school smoother and less stressful. From consistent…
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15 Sep 26
🏫📚Open Evening!📚🏫 We are delighted to invite prospective students and families from Year 5&6, to our Open Evening on Thursday 24th September…
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14 Sep 26
VACANCY for Teaching Assistants Hours: Full-time and Part-time vacancies (Term-time Only) NJC Grade C6-C7 Start: As soon as possible Closing date: 9am on…
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14 Sep 26
📚✨ Year 11 students and families are invited to our GCSE Countdown Evening! 🗓 Thursday 17th September ⏰ 6pm-7pm We look forward to seeing you…
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04 Sep 26
VACANCY for an Assistant Head of Year Hours: 37 per week, 38 weeks a year NJC Grade E.16-E.22 Start: As soon as possible Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st…
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03 Sep 26
📚🌟We can't wait to welcome our students back to Braunton Academy on Monday 7th September for the start of a new academic year. 🔔 A reminder that there will…
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21 Jul 26
VACANCY for Cover Supervisor Visit our website (link below) for more information and an application pack. https://www.braunton.academy/work-with-us
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21 Jul 26
VACANCY for Catering Assistant Visit our website (link below) for more information and an application pack. https://www.braunton.academy/work-with-us
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21 Jul 26
VACANCY for PE Technician Visit our website (link below) for more information and an application pack. https://www.braunton.academy/work-with-us
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21 Sep 26
🚀 Join the FIRST® Tech Challenge – BIOBUZZ! 🐝🤖 We're looking for enthusiastic students to join our FIRST® Tech Challenge team this year. This is a fantastic…
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21 Sep 26
🌟 Reminder! 🌟 Our Open Evening takes place this Thursday and we can't wait to welcome prospective students and families to see everything our school has to…
View Post
17 Sep 26
VACANCY for Head of Maths Faculty Hours: Full-time MPS/UPS Plus TLR2C Start: January 2027 Closing date: 9am on Monday 5th October 2026 Visit our website…
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16 Sep 26
☀️ Wake Up Wednesday ☀️ Helping children get back into a routine after the holidays can make the return to school smoother and less stressful. From consistent…
View Post
15 Sep 26
🏫📚Open Evening!📚🏫 We are delighted to invite prospective students and families from Year 5&6, to our Open Evening on Thursday 24th September…
View Post
14 Sep 26
VACANCY for Teaching Assistants Hours: Full-time and Part-time vacancies (Term-time Only) NJC Grade C6-C7 Start: As soon as possible Closing date: 9am on…
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14 Sep 26
📚✨ Year 11 students and families are invited to our GCSE Countdown Evening! 🗓 Thursday 17th September ⏰ 6pm-7pm We look forward to seeing you…
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04 Sep 26
VACANCY for an Assistant Head of Year Hours: 37 per week, 38 weeks a year NJC Grade E.16-E.22 Start: As soon as possible Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st…
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03 Sep 26
📚🌟We can't wait to welcome our students back to Braunton Academy on Monday 7th September for the start of a new academic year. 🔔 A reminder that there will…
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21 Jul 26
VACANCY for Cover Supervisor Visit our website (link below) for more information and an application pack. https://www.braunton.academy/work-with-us
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Life At Braunton
Hetty
Year 10 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 9 Student
Year 8 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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