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Braunton Academy: Proud to Be a Planet Hero School!
12 Nov 25Braunton Academy is thrilled to announce that we have officially earned elite status as a Planet Hero School — a recognition that celebrates our unwavering commitment to environmental action and sustainability.
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Inspiring Futures: Year 7 and 8 Enjoy the BAE STEM Roadshow
12 Nov 25Our Year 7 and 8 students were treated to an exciting and thought‑provoking experience when the BAE Systems STEM Roadshow visited the school.
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Honouring Remembrance: Students Attend Armistice Ceremony in Braunton
11 Nov 25On 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 two minutes’ silence.
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Celebrating Creative Excellence: Freddie’s Poem Honours Wilfred Owen
10 Nov 25At Braunton Academy, we believe in nurturing creativity, empathy, and expression — and our Year 11 student Freddie has exemplified all three in a remarkable way.
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Sports Captains Shine Bright at Braunton Fireworks Fundraiser
10 Nov 25Thea 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 Academy PE department.
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Aerospace Adventure to Bristol
10 Nov 25The 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.
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Welcome to New Staff - Miss Unstead, Reception
10 Nov 25I have grown up in North Devon all my life spending lots of time at the beach, even competing in surf lifesaving.
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Celebrating Our Students of the Month – October
07 Nov 25We are delighted to announce that Judah and Scarlett have been named Students of the Month for October in Modern Foreign Languages.
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Weekly Parents' Newsletter
07 Nov 25Dear Families It has been lovely welcoming the students back after the half term break.
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Freedom Centre Donations
06 Nov 25Thank you for all the donations for the Freedom Centre Harvest Collection which we dropped to the centre before the half term holiday.
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July, 2026
- 10th Year 7 Students Shine in Illustration Competition
- 8th Cricket Results – Year 7s Shine at North Devon Tournament
- 8th Students of the Month – June 2026
- 7th Eco Club Visit Inspires Plans to Boost Biodiversity at Braunton Academy
- 7th Year 10 Student Leaders Take Part in Inspiring Leadership Workshop
- 6th Welcoming Our New Year 7 Students: Transition Week 2026
- 6th Year 10 Students Explore Future Pathways at Local Colleges
- 6th Academy Riders Shine at Schools Championship Final
- 3rd CHARITY EVENT: Brave the Shave / Macmillan Cancer Support
June, 2026
- 29th Sports Day 2026
- 29th Class of 2026 Prom
- 26th Exciting New Addition to Technology & Engineering: Our 3D Printer Has Arrived!
- 25th Success on the Sand: Our Volleyball Teams Shine at Croyde
- 24th Athletics Success for Our Students
- 23rd Celebrating Our Students of the Month – June 2026
- 22nd Students Shine at Illustration Workshop
- 22nd House Welly Wanging Competition Brings Fun and Friendly Competition
- 19th Braunton Celebrates Another Outstanding Athletics Season
- 19th Braunton Academy Surfers Celebrate National Competition Success
- 19th Schools Swim Gala – A Fantastic Show of Talent and Team Spirit
- 19th Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
- 19th Surfers Making Waves on the National Stage
- 15th A Fond Farewell to Our Year 11 Students
- 12th Preloved School Uniform - Shop & Support
- 12th Join Our New PTFA
- 11th Rounders League Success for Our Girls
- 4th Pumpkin Growing House Competition Gets Underway!
- 1st Work Experience 2026: Inspiring Futures
- 1st Miss Logan - Rugby Success at Twickenham
May, 2026
- 29th Celebrating Our Students of the Month – May 2026
- 22nd EasyFundraising
- 22nd UK-Ukraine Schools Partnership
- 20th Braunton Community Garden Open Days
- 20th Winner of the English Department Postcard Design Competition
- 19th Strong Performances at the 3rd Round of the Showjumping League
- 18th Plouescat Twinning Visit
- 15th Hip Hop Dance Workshop
- 14th Braunton Academy Shines at North Devon Athletics Championships
- 13th Rotary Young Writer 2026 Competition
- 11th Braunton Academy Swimmers Shine at the South West Regional Championships
- 11th Ten Tors - Year 10
- 8th Braunton Academy Triumphs in English Schools Athletics Competition
- 8th Outstanding Success in the UKMT Challenge
- 5th Exmoor Challenge Success for Braunton Team
- 5th Spring Success in Creative Writing!
- 5th Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday: Our Ecoclub Creates “100s” for a Planet Worth Protecting
- 1st Devon Cup Winners: A Double Victory for Our Girls’ Football Teams
April, 2026
- 30th Celebrating Our Students of the Month – April
- 30th Creative Writing Successes at Braunton Academy
- 30th Athletics League Round 1: A Dominant Start for Braunton Academy
- 28th Year 7’s Harry Shines on the National Stage with Plymouth Argyle U13s
- 27th Duke of Edinburgh Practice Expedition: A Successful First Adventure Across Exmoor
- 24th Success in the UKMT Kangaroo Round for Four of Our Students
- 23rd A Fantastic Final Session at The VOLE
- 22nd North Devon Schools' Showjumping Success
- 22nd Celebrating Our Young Authors: Six Students Published in Ghost Stories: Midnight Madness
- 21st Braunton Students Triumph in European Rugby Festival and Devon County Cup
- 20th Sports Captains Lead Successful Fundraising for Isaac Hall Displays
- 2nd Individual Winners of the Annual Easter Egg Competition Announced
- 2nd Goodbye to Miss Breed
- 1st Exploring Future Pathways: Our Visit to Bideford College Sixth Form
- 1st Inspiring Dance Workshop with James Wilton Dance Company
March, 2026
- 31st Eco Club Raises Funds to Adopt a Polar Bear with Delicious Cake Sale
- 27th Easter Tutor Group Competition Winners Announced!
- 26th Inspiring Voices: Braunton students Recognised for Creative Writing
- 24th Carys Shines at English Schools Cross Country Championships
- 23rd Under-15 Girls Secure Their Spot in the Devon Cup Finals!
- 23rd Under-13 Girls Triumph in Devon Cup Semi Final!
- 23rd Year 7 & 8 Crowned North Devon Indoor Athletics Champions Once Again!
- 20th Celebrating Young Talent: Amelie’s Poem Published in Young Writers Anthology
- 19th North Devon Robotics Challenge
- 18th Students Shine at Putsborough Beach Water Safety Day
- 17th Outstanding Success at the Gymnastics Competition
- 16th Books, Characters, and Creativity: World Book Day!
- 13th School Library Service Visit Inspires Our Student Librarians
- 12th Hands‑On Skills for Students
- 11th Growing Biodiversity at School with Help from Little Green Change
- 11th This Week at Tyspane: Quiz Champions and VR Adventures
- 10th Battle of the Bands
- 9th Outstanding Performances at the Inter Counties Cross Country Championships
- 9th Historical Fiction Writing Competition
- 5th World Book Day
- 5th Under 15 Girls Crowned North Devon Champions
- 5th Military Students Begin Six‑Week Forest School Adventure
- 4th MFL Speaking Competition
- 2nd Rotary Club Young Writer Competition
- 2nd Exeter Chiefs “Train the Chief's Way” Experience for Year 8 & 9 Girls
February, 2026
- 27th Year 5 Taster Day
- 27th EasyFundraising
- 27th Braunton Academy Students Visit the Historic Bristol Old Vic for an Inspiring Day of Theatre
- 27th Year 11 Rugby Crowned Devon Plate Champions
- 27th Under 13 Girls Crowned North Devon Champions
- 27th Under 15 Girls Triumph as North Devon Netball Champions
- 25th Students Support the Community at the Local Memory Café
- 23rd Wakeboarding Success for Henry in Year 9
- 23rd Year 9 Students Explore Oxford University and Bletchley Park
- 13th Art Projects This Half Term
- 13th Year 9 Art Projects
- 13th Celebrating Our Students of the Month – January 2026
- 10th Braunton Academy Students Take Centre Stage with the National Theatre’s New Views Programme
- 10th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Races Bring Laughter and Fun to the Academy
- 9th Southwest Schools Cross Country Championships
- 9th Year 9 Students Explore STEM Futures at Plymouth University
- 6th Students Shine in the UK Maths Trust Challenge
- 5th Mentality Triumph at Battle of the Bands Regional Heat
- 4th Year 7 Rugby Team Celebrate Victory in Their First Academy Fixture
- 4th Year 7 Girls Finish as Runners‑Up in North Devon Finals
January, 2026
- 29th Match Report – English Schools Football Cup Last 16
- 29th Litter Pick for North Devon Cleanse & Clean Campaign
- 28th Year 8 Students Visit Braunton Memory Café
- 24th Inspiring Futures: Careers ‘Speed Dating’ Event at the Academy
- 23rd Exmoor Challenge 2025 Champions!
- 23rd Year 10 Pupil Amelie B Selected for Prestigious Team Bath Development Squad
- 22nd Year 10 Student Luan Selected for Devon U15 Cricket Tour to South Africa
- 22nd Under 16 North Devon League Champions! A Day to Remember
- 20th Year 7 Continue to Shine on the National Stage
- 16th Braunton Academy Showcases Student Creativity in EX33 Magazine
- 16th Student of the Month - December 2025
- 13th The Books that Made Me
- 5th Ski Trip to Pila 25/26 – A Week to Remember!
December, 2025
- 19th Year 7 Reach the Last 32 of the National Cup!
- 19th Embracing AI for Excellence in Teaching
- 19th A Slice of Success: Our Christmas Cake Competition Results
- 19th Youth Cultural Champions
- 18th Winter Concert Brings Music, Joy, and Festive Cheer
- 18th Year 10 Students Explore University Life at Exeter University
- 16th Reuben Represents England at the ISA World Junior Games in Peru
- 12th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 12th Christmas Card Competition Brings Festive Creativity and House Spirit
- 11th Academy Christmas Dinner Brings Festive Cheer
- 10th Celebrating Our Students of the Month – November
- 5th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 5th Festive Creativity at Our Christmas Wreath‑Making Workshop
- 4th Kush and Mahi Shine at North Devon Schools Climbing Contest
- 4th Year 8 Rugby Team Triumph in Pre-Season Friendly
- 4th Girls’ Football Teams Dominate North Devon Tournament
- 4th Introducing Our New Rugby Team Wear for 2025 Onwards
- 3rd Celebrating Reuben’s Selection for Team England!
November, 2025
- 28th Year 7 Make History
- 27th Year 10 Rugby Semi Final Success
- 27th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 27th Presentation Evening – Class of 2025
- 26th Year 9 Boys Crowned North Devon Plate Champions
- 26th Year 11 Cake Sale Success
- 25th Braunton Academy Success Highlighted on Devon Live Website
- 25th Year 9 Girls Shine at County Competition in Exeter
- 24th Introducing Our New Athletics Team Wear for 2025 Onwards
- 24th Year 7 Girls Enjoy Rugby Taster Session in Bideford
- 21st Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 20th Sweet Success: Cake Sale Raises Funds for Barnstaple Girls’ Rugby Squad
- 20th Year 8 Crowned North Devon Plate Winners
- 19th Students Brew Up Support at School Football Matches
- 18th North Devon Football Champions!
- 17th Year 11 Rugby Team Crowned Champions at West Buckland
- 17th Year 11 Netballers Shine in Their Final Tournament
- 17th Introducing Our New Netball Team Wear for 2025
- 14th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 14th Year 7 Triumph in Round 4 of the Schools National Cup
- 13th Inspiring Future Creatives: Year 10 Students Visit Bray Leino for Advertising Unlocked
- 13th Braunton Academy Shines at the Coram Shakespeare Festival
- 12th Braunton Academy: Proud to Be a Planet Hero School!
- 12th Inspiring Futures: Year 7 and 8 Enjoy the BAE STEM Roadshow
- 11th Honouring Remembrance: Students Attend Armistice Ceremony in Braunton
- 10th Celebrating Creative Excellence: Freddie’s Poem Honours Wilfred Owen
- 10th Sports Captains Shine Bright at Braunton Fireworks Fundraiser
- 10th Aerospace Adventure to Bristol
- 10th Welcome to New Staff - Miss Unstead, Reception
- 7th Celebrating Our Students of the Month – October
- 7th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 6th Freedom Centre Donations
- 5th Nevaeh-Alexis Crowned National Champion at South West Baton Twirling Championships
- 4th Coffee and Chat
- 3rd Non-uniform Day to Raise Funds for Just One Tree
October, 2025
- 24th Year 7 Robot Club: Powered by Passion and Rotary Support
- 24th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 23rd A Sweet Success: Thank You for Supporting Our Cake Sale!
- 23rd Electrifying Performance of Julius Caesar Captivates Braunton Academy
- 23rd Braunton Triumphs Again: Stephen’s Shield Retained!
- 23rd Braunton Academy Partners with the National Theatre for Prestigious Playwriting Programme
- 23rd Josh Performs Original Monologue on National Theatre Stage
- 23rd Braunton Academy Students Prepare to Take the Stage in Julius Caesar at the Landmark Theatre
- 23rd British Council International School Award success for Braunton Academy
- 22nd From Cupcakes to Creativity: Tesco Supports Young Writers
- 17th Writing Competition Success for Ava
- 17th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 13th Ollie Makes a Splash with County Selection!
- 13th Under 14 Netball Success at the North Devon Tournament
- 13th Luan Shines with County Selection and Bowler of the Year Award
- 10th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 10th Surf Therapy Success: Our Students Ride the Waves with the WAVE Project
- 9th Unbeaten and Unstoppable: Year 7 Football Team Shines!
- 7th Maya and Charlotte Shine at South West Copper Gymnastics Competition
- 6th Year 10 GCSE Art Students Embark on Inspiring Residential Trip
- 3rd Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 3rd Braunton Year 10 Make Their Mark on the National Stage
- 3rd Braunton Makes a Statement in Their First Year on the National Stage
- 1st Sweet Success: Year 11 Prom Team Kicks Off Fundraising with Cake Sale
September, 2025
- 26th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 26th Appledore Author Visits
- 22nd Eva and Daisy Selected for North Devon Netball Development Centre!
- 22nd Sam Joins the 2025/2026 Skateboard GB Talent Pathway – Pipeline!
- 19th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 16th Ava Selected for Devon County U12 Girls Football Team!
- 12th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
- 11th A Musical Masterclass: Inspiring Performances at School
- 11th Welcome to New Staff - Mr MacKenzie, Cover Supervisor
- 10th Celebrating Sporting Success: Maya & Amelie Selected for Devon Netball Pathway
- 5th Weekly Parents' Newsletter
August, 2025
- 21st GCSE Results 2025
July, 2025
- 22nd Exciting Developments: Work Begins on New Sports Hall and Science & Technology Building Roofs
- 18th That’s a Wrap for the 2024/25 Season!
- 18th Summer Concert
- 18th Parents' Post Summer 2
- 18th Staff News
- 18th End of Year Assembly 2025 – A Celebration of Success!
- 17th Junior Lifeguard Course Launches at Putsborough Beach
- 17th Youth Cultural Champions Celebrate Training Success and Look Ahead to Exciting New Projects
- 17th Year 9 Celebration Evening Marks End of Key Stage 3
- 16th The Design & Technology End of Term Fun!
- 14th Celebrating Excellence: Afternoon Tea in Honour of Our High-Achieving Students
- 14th Paris Adventure: A Journey to Remember
- 14th Year 8 Students Explore the Best of London
- 14th Year 9 Students Explore the Concepts of Good and Evil
- 14th Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
May, 2025
- 23rd Celebrating the Year 8 Paris/Barcelona Project Winners!
- 22nd Speak Up 2025- Visit to Landmark Theatre
- 19th Braunton Academy Riders Dominate Round 3 of the Schools' Showjumping League!
- 19th Year 9 Pupils Shine at England National Surfing Final!
- 16th Year 9 Pupil Charlotte Crowned National Champion!
- 16th Royal Garden Party
- 16th UKMT Junior Results
- 8th Year 9s Shine in Devon Cup Final at Devon FA
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