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 | 1456 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.34%
Girls: 49.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 159 | 135 | 294 |
| 8 | 144 | 134 | 278 |
| 9 | 127 | 130 | 257 |
| 10 | 117 | 125 | 242 |
| 11 | 118 | 116 | 234 |
| 12 | 31 | 38 | 69 |
| 13 | 37 | 45 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.1% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| African | 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 Inspection Date | 2022-08-01 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-10-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.24 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| 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 |
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St Helen's Church of England School
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP |
1.18 miles |
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East-the-Water Community Primary School
Mines Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4BZ |
1.27 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1EL |
1.84 miles |
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St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1HT |
1.94 miles |
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Appledore School
Richmond Road, Appledore, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1PF |
2.61 miles |
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Monkleigh Primary School
Monkleigh, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5JY |
3.57 miles |
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Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU |
3.74 miles |
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Buckland Brewer Primary School
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX |
3.89 miles |
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Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Lovacott, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 3PU |
4.8 miles |
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Parkham Primary School
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL |
4.83 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Kingsley School Devon
Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY |
0.33 miles |