The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 50 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
16% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Dr Claire Ankers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Atlantic Academy a selective school?
No. Atlantic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Atlantic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Atlantic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Atlantic Academy?
Atlantic Academy currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Atlantic Academy take?
Atlantic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Atlantic Academy?
Atlantic Academy is in Bideford, EX39 5DW, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Atlantic Academy have a sixth form?
No, Atlantic Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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