Open Other Secondary Mixed

Braunton Academy

Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP
Part of: BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Braunton Academy
Braunton, EX33 2BP
840 Pupils
840 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
14.20% FSM %
434 Boys
406 Girls
About Braunton Academy

Braunton Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Braunton, Devon, 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 840 pupils on roll. School capacity: 840. Current headteacher: Fay Bowler.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District North Devon
Parliamentary Constituency North Devon
Ward Braunton East
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 BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2012
UKPRN 10036862
URN 138041
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Fay Bowler Accounting Officer 01/09/2021 — N/A
Mr Andrew Chapple Chair of Trustees 17/09/2025 09/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julie Fry Chair of Trustees 13/09/2022 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karen Hayler Chief Financial Officer 13/01/2024 — N/A
Mr Andrew Chapple Member 25/11/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Andrew Cork Member 08/03/2023 25/11/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Barrie Eason Member 25/11/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Ms Julie Fry Member 18/10/2022 25/11/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Mark Juby Member 21/09/2018 — Elected by parents
Mr Neil Tanton Member 01/09/2020 01/11/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Joanne Byrne Trustee 10/07/2025 09/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anndrew Chapple Trustee 10/07/2025 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Southmead School
0.08 km • Braunton
Other
Caen Community Primary School
0.87 km • Braunton
Other
Kingsacre Primary School
1.3 km • Braunton
Other
Fremington Primary School
4.09 km • Barnstaple
Other
Georgeham Church of England Primary School
4.87 km • Braunton
Other
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
4.92 km • Bideford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Braunton Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Braunton, Devon.
Braunton Academy has 840 pupils, with a capacity of 840.
Braunton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Braunton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Braunton Academy is Mrs Fay Bowler.
Braunton Academy is at Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Braunton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Braunton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Fay Bowler
Barton Lane, Braunton, EX33 2BP
01271812221
www.braunton.academy/
Location
EX33 2BP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138041
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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