Atlantic Academy

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Bideford, EX395DW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
47.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 49.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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 February 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
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
Bucks Cross
Bideford, EX395DW
Phone
1237431969
Website
atlanticacademy.uk/home

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146567
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Bucks Cross, Bideford, EX39 5DW
Website
www.atlanticacademy.uk/home
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
246
Free School Meals
37.0% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
11.0% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
83.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
49.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
41
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
246 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excel Engage Excite Enjoy

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Dr Claire Ankers emphasizes empowering individuals, broad opportunities, a positive school culture, and a commitment to ensuring no one is left behind.

SEND Provision

Nurture room opened in January 2020 offering group or 1:1 therapeutic sessions; dedicated social and emotional support; SEND Information Report 25/26; SEND contact [email protected].

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