Atlantic Academy
| Type | Secondary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bucks Cross Bideford Devon EX39 5DW |
| Phone | 01237431969 |
| Reference Number | 146567 |
Atlantic Academy has shown commendable progress since its establishment, reflecting a strong commitment to improving the educational outcomes for its students. The school has fostered an environment where pupils feel safe and are engaged in their learning, evidenced by their polite interactions and positive attitudes. The leadership has implemented a clearly sequenced curriculum that builds on prior learning, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to quality education. However, despite these strengths, there are challenges, particularly concerning pupil attendance and reading fluency, which the school leaders are actively addressing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 227 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.63%
Girls: 45.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 24 | 17 | 41 |
| 8 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| 9 | 25 | 18 | 43 |
| 10 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 11 | 26 | 24 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate high expectations and learn well in a respectful environment.
- Leaders have successfully implemented a broad range of subjects in the curriculum.
- Teachers effectively manage multiple subjects and adapt learning to meet pupils' needs.
- Pupils engage actively with their learning and show improvement in attitudes.
- The school has a well-planned personal, social, health and economic curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils do not attend regularly, affecting their learning.
- Many pupils arrive at the school not yet fluent in reading, hindering their access to the curriculum.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Woolsery Primary School
Woolsery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5QS |
1.95 miles |
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Parkham Primary School
Parkham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5PL |
2.15 miles |
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Buckland Brewer Primary School
Buckland Brewer, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5LX |
4.22 miles |
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St Helen's Church of England School
Abbotsham, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5AP |
4.77 miles |
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