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Atlantic Academy

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Lynsey Slater

corporate_fareATHENA LEARNING TRUST

location_onBideford, EX39 5DW

language Visit Website phone 1237431969

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

263

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Attainment 8

42.1

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GCSE Rank

#31 in Devon

#2,228 of 3,216 nationally

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Atlantic Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Bideford, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Atlantic Academy is a free schools in Bideford, Devon, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 227 pupils on roll, of whom 35% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1, placing the school #31 in Devon and #2,228 of 3,216 nationally. 42.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 32.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

42.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.0%

Entering EBacc20.00%

EBacc APS3.65

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.20%

EBacc APS3.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS3.86

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

80%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)20%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 February 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-02-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-21

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-05-19

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

34.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

11.9%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 227 pupils. During this period, there were 78 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 34.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	227	78	34.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	230	70	30.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	247	57	23.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	246	75	30.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	255	219	85.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	253	225	88.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	263	169	64.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	267	179	67.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	251	76	30.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	240	31	12.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	237	17	7.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	209	11	5.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	209	3	1.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	196	10	5.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	184	1	0.5%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	184	2	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	182	9	4.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	172	4	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	164	1	0.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	159	0	0.0%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 20 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

37.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

61.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree31%

disagree27%

strongly disagree16%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree2%

agree12%

disagree45%

strongly disagree33%

don't know8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree6%

agree12%

disagree39%

strongly disagree37%

don't know4%

not applicable2%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes47%

no53%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree4%

agree13%

disagree39%

strongly disagree43%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree12%

agree41%

disagree22%

strongly disagree10%

don't know14%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree8%

agree45%

disagree24%

strongly disagree16%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree2%

agree27%

disagree49%

strongly disagree20%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree4%

agree49%

disagree31%

strongly disagree14%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree8%

agree41%

disagree20%

strongly disagree14%

don't know16%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree6%

agree12%

disagree35%

strongly disagree37%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes35%

no65%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Devon

Colyton Grammar School

Chulmleigh Community College

Ivybridge Community College

Braunton Academy

St Peter's Church of England Aided School

Uffculme School