Bideford College

A good academy sponsor led school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bideford College.

Bideford, EX393AR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Abbotsham Road
Bideford, EX393AR
Phone
1237477611
Website
bidefordcollege.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142540
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AR
Website
www.bidefordcollege.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
2,232 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,456
Free School Meals
29.7% (432 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (61 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
39.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
45%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
80 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.0 (+13.0 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
30.8 (+11.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
91 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,456 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Economics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(14 students)
Mathematics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★ ★
(28 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

knowledge character values

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Dr Claire Ankers, Principal, highlighting state-of-the-art facilities and the school's vision to provide knowledge, character, and values.

Facilities

state-of-the-art facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum Extracurricular opportunities in sporting, artistic and technical talents

Admissions Criteria

Bideford College serves the town of Bideford and it's surrounding area of North Devon. We welcome all young people and families to our school, working closely with the local authority.

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