# Brayford Academy — Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sara Leggott

## Contact

- **Address:** Barnstaple, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 01012021
- **Website:** https://www.brayford.devon.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/barnstaple/brayford-academy-16477

## About

Brayford Academy is a small village school in the heart of the North Devon countryside. We offer a warm, nurturing and highly personalised learning environment. Our enriched, Big Event curriculum encourages children to explore their ideas, develop their imagination and discover their unique strengths.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — May 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Generally positive experience: Our child has mostly enjoyed their time at Brayford Academy, but the school's handling of some issues has left us feeling a bit disappointed. While the facilities are lovely and the teachers are often excellent, we feel that the school could improve on communication and consistency with certain policies. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Lovely school with caring staff: We've been really happy with Brayford Academy. The teachers are so supportive and make sure the kids feel confident and happy. The school's emphasis on Building Learning Power has been great for our daughter to develop self-esteem and resilience. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional education and community: We can't sing the praises of Brayford Academy enough. From the moment our son started, we were impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely care about each child's progress. We're grateful for the memories and skills our son acquired during his time there. *(Sep 2021)*

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