The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.7
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,447
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 28.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Dr Claire Ankers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Bideford College a selective school?
No. Bideford College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bideford College's Ofsted rating?
Bideford College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bideford College?
Bideford College currently has 1,447 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bideford College take?
Bideford College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bideford College?
Bideford College is in Bideford, EX39 3AR, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bideford College have a sixth form?
Yes, Bideford College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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