Brunel School — School in Paignton

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Brunel School

Paignton, TQ3 2AL

48 Pupils

63 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

83.30% FSM %

40 Boys

8 Girls

About Brunel School

Brunel School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Torbay, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 48 pupils on roll. School capacity: 63. Current headteacher: Vikki Alden.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Torbay or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy special sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Torbay
Region	South West
Administrative District	Torbay
Parliamentary Constituency	Torbay
Ward	Preston
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	SPECIAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened	01-09-2023
UKPRN	10094349
URN	150616
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Cordelia Law	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Vikki Alden	Local Governor	01/04/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ryan Distin	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Caroline Kolek	Local Governor	01/01/2024	31/12/2028	Elected by school staff