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
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.
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.
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- SEND Report (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- -Community Events (calendar)
- -Event Catering Service (calendar)
- Admissions Procedures (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Complaints Policy (other)
- Term Dates & School Day (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Penrice Academy (66.5)
- Poltair School (52.9)
- Brannel School (51.1)
- Poltair School (48.2)
- Penrice Community College (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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