Open Other Secondary Mixed

Brannel School

Rectory Road, St Austell, PL26 7RN
Part of: NEWQUAY EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Brannel School
St Austell, PL26 7RN
931 Pupils
750 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
30.30% FSM %
468 Boys
463 Girls
About Brannel School

Brannel School is a mixed-gender Academies located in St Austell, Cornwall, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 931 pupils on roll. School capacity: 750. Current headteacher: Tristan Muller-Forster.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cornwall
Region South West
Administrative District Cornwall
Parliamentary Constituency St Austell and Newquay
Ward St Stephen-in-Brannel
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-11-2017
UKPRN 10065456
URN 145108
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ben Parnell Chair of Local Governing Body 27/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Richard Baker Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amy Daniels Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Claire Gurd Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Craig Hayes Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Richard Higginson Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lisa Martin Local Governor 27/09/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Joe McGovern Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tristan Muller-Forster Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Doug O'Brien Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Owen Local Governor 10/12/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sebastian Parker Local Governor 27/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
St Stephen Churchtown Academy
1.02 km • St Austell
Other
Foxhole Learning Academy
2.99 km • St. Austell
Other
Grampound Road Village CofE School
3.65 km • Truro
Other
Nanpean Community Primary School
3.73 km • St Austell
Other
Grampound-With-Creed CofE Primary School
4.46 km • Truro
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Brannel School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in St Austell, Cornwall.
Brannel School has 931 pupils, with a capacity of 750.
Brannel School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Brannel School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Brannel School is Mr Tristan Muller-Forster.
Brannel School is at Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, PL26 7RN, in the Cornwall local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Brannel School: Does not have a sixth form.
Brannel School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tristan Muller-Forster
Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, PL26 7RN
01726822485
www.brannel.com
Location
PL26 7RN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145108
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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