Welcome to Brayford Academy

At Brayford Academy, we nurture young minds for a brighter future by inspiring every child to dream big, achieve their best, and contribute positively to the world. We believe that education is not only about knowledge, but about shaping character, fostering creativity, and building resilience. Rooted in the strength of our North Devon community and enriched by the natural world around us, we empower pupils to become confident learners, compassionate individuals, and responsible global citizens. By working in close partnership with families, we create a school where every child is valued, every talent is celebrated, and every future is full of possibility.

This vision is brought to life through four core drivers that underpin everything we do:

• Building Learning Power - We cultivate curiosity, creativity and independence, helping children to think deeply, embrace challenge and develop a lifelong love of learning.
• Building Community - We nurture a strong sense of belonging by fostering meaningful partnerships within our local community and beyond, including national links and our international partnership with a school in India, so that pupils understand their place in an interconnected world.
• Building Futures - We broaden horizons and raise aspirations, opening doors to new opportunities and empowering children to believe they can shape their own future and make a difference.
• Building Self-Esteem and Wellbeing - We place the wellbeing of every child at the heart of our work, nurturing resilience, confidence and self-belief so that they grow up feeling good about themselves and ready to live life to the fullest.

Together, these principles ensure that Brayford Academy is a place where children flourish, ready not just for the next stage of education, but for a lifetime of learning, contribution and success.

As 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,  including specialist teaching in music and physical education, encourages children to explore their ideas, develop their imagination and discover their unique strengths.

I warmly invite you to visit us and experience the joy, creativity and ambition that make Brayford Academy such a special place to learn and grow.

Sara Leggott
Head of School