BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE in Devon, Braunton

Education Centre Information: Braunton School and Community College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Devon
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/03/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 707
Number of boys: 375
Number of girls: 332
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-16
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Braunton School and Community College is located in the heart of North Devon. It has been a Mathematics and Computing specialist school for the last two years. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and activities that take place during lunchtime and after-school. These include school band and orchestra, computer club, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, environment club, art club, chess club and drama club. All major sports are taught including football, rugby, hockey, basketball, netball and athletics. The school also arranges theatre visits, art gallery visits, ski trip and foreign exchange visits. There is a Friends Association made up of parents and staff at the school that organises a range of fundraising activities and events. The school aims to provide a safe, pleasant and stimulating environment where it seeks to enable every pupil to be confident, responsible and caring individuals.