Brannel School

URN: 145108 • St Austell PL26 7RN

Overview

Name
Brannel School
URN
145108
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Everett (since 2025)
Telephone
01726822485
Website
Visit
Address
Rectory Road, St Austell PL26 7RN

Summary

Brannel School, located in St Austell, Cornwall, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 931 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 750. The school is dedicated to fostering a diverse community of independent thinkers, aiming for academic excellence and strong character development. With a focus on preparing students to make a meaningful impact in the world, Brannel School emphasizes the importance of creativity and problem-solving across all areas of learning.

The school’s ethos is built around three core values: excellence, community, and creativity. Students are encouraged to strive for high academic standards while also learning the importance of empathy and support for one another. This holistic approach aims to develop not only academic skills but also social responsibility among students.

Brannel School actively engages with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and events. The school’s commitment to serving others and fostering a supportive environment is evident in its initiatives and programs, making it a vital part of the local community. For more information, visit their website at www.brannel.com.

Key details

LA
Cornwall
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
CORNWALL EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
750
Pupils
931
Boys
468
Girls
463
FSM %
30.30
Open date
2017-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-04-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cornwall

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 931 468 463 750 30.30
2024-09-11 928 488 440 750 27.80
2023-09-11 854 443 411 750 25.50
2022-09-11 854 443 411 750 25.50
2021-09-11 787 401 386 750 24.10
2020-09-11 764 399 365 750 18.80

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