Brannel School - Hear From our Staff

Hear from staff at Brannel School about what it is like to work at this popular secondary school situated in the heart of rural Cornwall. The school currently offers 950 places to students ages 11-16. Brannel School's facilities are second to none - the building was completely redesigned and rebuilt in 2011 as a ‘School of the Future’ at a cost of over £17m, since then, additional facilities have been built to accommodate the increased popularity of the school. There is a shared vision for learners to achieve highly and develop strength of character during their time at Brannel School. There is a strong sense of being part of a community. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in the life of the school. Teachers receive suitable training and know the needs of their learners well. The school works in partnership with a separate ARB, which is based on the school site. The most recent academic outcomes for the school show a significant improvement, with learners achieving for the first time in the school’s history, a positive progress 8 score. The school has one of the highest percentages of disadvantaged students in Cornwall. Brannel School's Combined Cadet Force began in 2024 and is an enrichment opportunity open to all learners to help develop important skills such as leadership, teamwork and resilience. The school was judged to be Good in all areas in it’s most recent full inspection in 2022. #BrannelSchool #CornwallSchool #SecondarySchool