The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 138 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 931
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tristan Muller-Forster
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rectory Road, St Stephen, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 7RN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Brannel School a selective school?
No. Brannel School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brannel School's Ofsted rating?
Brannel School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brannel School?
Brannel School currently has 931 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brannel School take?
Brannel School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brannel School?
Brannel School is in St Austell, PL26 7RN, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brannel School have a sixth form?
No, Brannel School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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