Atlantic Academy
Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DW
Inspected 7 February 2023
About Atlantic Academy
Atlantic Academy is a free school in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 227 pupils on roll. It is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8 (2025/26). 37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.2% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- Devon →
- School Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age Range
- Ages 11–16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 227 / 300 (76%)
- Sixth Form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Religious Character
- None
- Admissions Policy
- Non-selective
- Last Ofsted Inspection
- 7 February 2023
Pupil profile
2025/26Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.
Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
GCSE results (Key Stage 4)
Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.
Where pupils go next
Attendance
Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.
Workforce
2024/25Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.
Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.
School finances
2024-25How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.
Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.
Contact Details
- Address
- Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DW
- Phone
- 01237431969
- Head Teacher
- Claire Ankers
- Website
- www.atlanticacademy.uk/home
Academy Trust
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Applications handled externally
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Atlantic Academy?
- Atlantic Academy is a free school in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
- How many pupils does Atlantic Academy have?
- Atlantic Academy has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Atlantic Academy's Ofsted rating?
- Atlantic Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 February 2023).
- How does Atlantic Academy perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Atlantic Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.8 in 2025/26.
- Is Atlantic Academy part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Atlantic Academy is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST.
- Where is Atlantic Academy?
- Atlantic Academy is located at Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DW.
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