The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
10%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
73%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,011
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 24.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Rogers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Worth Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy a selective school?
No. The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy currently has 1,011 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy take?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is in Ilfracombe, EX34 9JB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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