The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 5 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 30
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- TEAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brayford, Barnstaple, Devon, EX32 7QJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brayford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brayford Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brayford Academy?
Brayford Academy currently has 30 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brayford Academy take?
Brayford Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brayford Academy?
Brayford Academy is in Barnstaple, EX32 7QJ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brayford Academy have a sixth form?
No, Brayford Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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