Caen Community Primary School
Caen Street, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1AD
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Welcome to Caen!
Welcome to Caen Community Primary School, a thriving school at the heart of Braunton village. Guided by our motto, “Inspiring Kind Hearts, Curious Minds and Ambitious Futures,” we are committed to helping every child flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
At Caen, every child is known, every child belongs, and every child is encouraged to shine.
Please explore our website, read our School Ethos and the quotes from children and parents at Caen, discover recent events in our School News section, or even better, come and visit us for a tour. We are very proud of our school and would love to show you around.
Ofsted inspected the school in March 2023 and the school was graded as 'Good' in all areas and found to be a "welcoming, caring and friendly community [with] an ambitious curriculum for all pupils and wide range of extra-curricular activities." Our Ofsted report can be found below.
Kind regards,
Mimi McAuley
Headteacher
Phone: 01271 812786
Email: admin@caen.devon.sch.uk
Why Families Choose Caen
At Caen Community Primary School, we believe every child deserves to feel valued, included and inspired. As a proud School of Sanctuary, we celebrate diversity and foster a culture of kindness, ensuring that every child and family feels welcome and respected. Our caring staff know each child as an individual and work closely with families to help children develop kind hearts, confidence, resilience and a love of learning.
Alongside our commitment to wellbeing, we provide an ambitious and engaging curriculum that encourages curious minds and creativity. From educational visits and residential experiences to sporting events, clubs and environmental projects, we offer a wide range of opportunities that help children discover their talents and interests.
Our eco-friendly initiatives, including our pupil-led BEES (Better Educational Environmental Solutions) group, help children to take an active role in caring for their environment and understanding the positive difference they can make to the world around them, preparing them for happy and ambitious futures.
What Our Children and Families Say
We are incredibly proud of the positive relationships that underpin life at Caen. The views of our children and families are at the heart of everything we do, and their experiences reflect the welcoming, supportive community we strive to create every day. Whether joining us in Reception or moving to Caen later in their primary years, children quickly become part of our school family and are encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
Don't just take our word for it. Read what our children and parents have to say about their experiences at Caen Community Primary School and discover why so many families choose our school as the place where their children can learn, grow and flourish.
"Caen is a sustainable, eco-friendly School of Sanctuary where we all work together and respect each other... We hope you'll love our school as much as we do!"
LC, Year 6
"We are absolutely thrilled to have found Caen Primary School. Watching her thrive, build confidence, and once again enjoy coming to school has been wonderful to see."
Parent of a child new to Year 5
Read more from our children and families here https://www.caen.devon.sch.uk/devon/primary/caen/staging/pages/aboutus/schoolethos