Ofsted, results and performance
We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for every child and we are proud to share our performance, progress and achievements with our families and community.
These reflect the incredible work of our learners, the dedication of our team, and the supportive partnership we have with parents and carers. We use this information to celebrate our successes and to continue improving and refining our teaching and learning.
While test results are only one part of the story, they help us to track progress and ensure all our learners are achieving their full potential.
We believe that every child’s journey is unique, and we are proud of the progress and achievements our learners make every day.
Ofsted report
Ofsted inspected Brannel School in April 2022 and is rated as Good across all areas.
What Ofsted said:
High ambitions and strong community
Inspectors praised the school’s shared vision for academic excellence and character development. Students benefit from a strong sense of belonging and community spirit.
Exciting and inclusive curriculum
Pupils enjoy a broad, ambitious curriculum. The curriculum promotes vocabulary development and subject-specific knowledge, preparing students to become thoughtful global citizens.
Personal development and enrichment
Personal development is a real strength. From learning about democracy to hosting an eco-conference, students engage with a wide range of enriching experiences. There is also a broad offer of extra-curricular clubs.
Support for reading and SEND
Reading is championed across the school, with additional support provided for those who need it. Pupils with SEND are fully included in school life, and staff receive training to meet their needs effectively.
Excellent careers provision
Brannel provides an outstanding careers programme for all year groups, ensuring students are well-informed about future opportunities, including technical qualifications and apprenticeships.
Strong safeguarding culture
Safeguarding is effective. Staff know students well, act swiftly to protect and support them, and have robust links with external agencies.
We are proud of this recognition and remain committed to providing the very best for every learner at Brannel School.
School performance
Our school performance information provides data about Key Stage 4 results, attendance and our pupil population.
Exam results 2025
Brannel School – Celebrating a year of growth, ambition and achievement
Brannel School is proudly celebrating a year of continued improvement in outcomes for our learners, driven by ambition, hard work and the belief that every young person can thrive.
This year’s results show a strong upward trajectory:
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Attainment 8 has risen to 41.6 in 2025, up from 40.8 in 2024 - demonstrating greater success across a broad curriculum.
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The most significant gains have been made in disadvantaged learners’ outcomes, with their Attainment 8 jumping from 29.5 to 38 in just one year. This reflects our impactful support, strong teaching and a commitment to equity for our learners.
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54.9% of learners achieved Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, meaning more learners than ever have secured the key qualifications needed to progress successfully into further education, training or employment.
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An extraordinary improvement in language outcomes with 67% of learners achieving Grade 5 or above compared to 53% last year, well above the national average.
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Creativity shines through at Brannel school, and this is demonstrated in our exceptional Drama results with 65.7% % of students achieving a Grade 5 or above. Our learners also performed brilliantly in Photography with 78.9% achieving a Grade 5 or above.
These improvements show that Brannel learners are not just achieving more, they are thinking bigger, aiming higher, and opening more doors to future pathways. The significant rise in outcomes for disadvantaged learners is a particular point of pride and speaks to a culture where potential is recognised and nurtured. The improved outcomes in many areas build on our first year of achieving a positive Progress 8 score in 2024.
This success reflects the dedication and teamwork of learners, families, teachers and support staff. Together, we have strengthened expectations, deepened support strategies, and celebrated every milestone along the way.
Compare school performance: Brannel School - Compare school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK
Results day 2025
In 2025, learners at Brannel School celebrated some of the best results the school’s recent history. Their GCSE and other Level 2 vocational qualifications have set learners up on their path towards their next steps in their education journey.
Student success stories
Phoenix
Phoenix achieved a stunning set of top grades with Grade 9s in Computer Science, Maths, Chemistry, and Physics.
He's now studying A levels at Callywith College.
Willow
Aspiring GB sailor, Willow, balanced her studies with a month-long sailing trip around the British Isles and still achieved some fantastic results, including Grade 8s in Photography and Geography.
Willow is on a mission to inspire other young women to take up sailing, after having the opportunity to participate in small group sailing courses organised by Roseland Youth Sailing Trust whilst at school.
Quinn
Quinn secured outstanding results with Grade 9s in Geography, History, and Computer Science, as well as a brilliant 99 double award in Combined Science.
Olivia
One of our leading cadets in our Combined Cadet Force, Olivia, received Grade 9s in English Literature, French, Geography and Biology, alongside impressive Grade 8s in GCSE P.E. and Chemistry.
Olivia is now studying the International Baccalaureate at Truro College, a rigorous, two-year pre-university curriculum, designed to prepare students for higher education.
Tristan Muller-Forster, Headteacher at Brannel School, said:
“We are incredibly proud of our students and the results they have achieved, which are hugely deserved. They have worked extremely hard to gain these results, over the 5 years that they have been with us at Brannel School, but specifically over the last two years. It’s always such a privilege to be celebrating their achievements with them today.
“It is a real representation of the support that our Trust and our school has from all our students and their families. I would like to thank everyone involved in supporting our young people but especially their families, our staff and the wider community for their ongoing support and we look forward to seeing our students progress on to the next stage of their education and fulfil their goals.”