Bideford College
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AR |
| Phone | 01237477611 |
| Reference Number | 142540 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1447 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.27%
Girls: 50.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 134 | 141 | 275 |
| 8 | 147 | 137 | 284 |
| 9 | 138 | 131 | 269 |
| 10 | 123 | 130 | 253 |
| 11 | 112 | 116 | 228 |
| 12 | 32 | 45 | 77 |
| 13 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.8% |
| White, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2022-08-01 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2022-06-07 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 01 August 2022 |
| 2018-10-16 | Full inspection:Requires ImprovementFull inspection, PDF - 13 November 2018 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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West Croft School
Coronation Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3DE |
0.41 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN |
0.87 miles |
|
St Helen's Church of England School
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP |
1.18 miles |
|
East-the-Water Community Primary School
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ |
1.27 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL |
1.84 miles |
|
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT |
1.94 miles |
|
Appledore School
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF |
2.61 miles |
|
Monkleigh Primary School
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY |
3.57 miles |
|
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU |
3.74 miles |
|
Buckland Brewer Primary School
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX |
3.89 miles |
|
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
4.8 miles |
|
Parkham Primary School
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kingsley School Devon
Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY |
0.33 miles |