Atlantic Academy

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Bucks Cross, Bideford, EX39 5DWOpen in maps

Atlantic Academy is a secondary school in Bideford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 27th of 40 secondary schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 February 2023, report published 23 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

50 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score42.1

42.1, 4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42%

42%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62%

62%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc20%

20%, 20.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.65

3.65, 0.44 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

242 pupils on roll, with places for 300

Eligible for free school meals37.6%

37.6%, 11.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.2%

1.2%, 20.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support32.6%

32.6%, 17.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan8.3%

8.3%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Atlantic Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bideford College6 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 45.7
Kingsley School Devon6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 36.6
Great Torrington School9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.0
Shebbear College10 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 46.1
Braunton Academy12 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.7

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Dr Claire Ankers
Phone
01237431969
Website
atlanticacademy.uk/home
Address
Bucks Cross, Bideford, EX39 5DW
Local authority
Devon
URN
146567

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.