Braunton Academy vs Pilton Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 6.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braunton Academy
Braunton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
828 students
Pilton Community College
Barnstaple · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,165 students
| Measure | Braunton Academy Braunton, South West | Pilton Community College Barnstaple, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #38 of 402 | #171 of 402 |
| National rank | #506 of 4,090 | #1808 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 828 | 1,165 |
| Pupils on roll | 828 | 1,165 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.7 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.2% | 45.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.6% | 67.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.62 | 4.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Braunton | Barnstaple |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.braunton.academy/ | www.piltoncollege.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Braunton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 53.4).
- •Pilton Community College is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 828.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Braunton Academy better than Pilton Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Braunton Academy ranks higher (82.9 vs 53.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Braunton Academy and Pilton Community College?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Braunton and Barnstaple in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Braunton Academy: 828. Pilton Community College: 1,165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Braunton Academy and Pilton Community College rank in South West?
Braunton Academy is 38th of 402 and Pilton Community College is 171st of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).