How many pupils does Bideford College have?

Bideford College has 1,447 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bideford College's Ofsted rating?

Bideford College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022).

How does Bideford College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bideford College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 in 2025/26.

Is Bideford College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bideford College is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Bideford College?

Bideford College is located at Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR.

Bideford College

Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR

Good

Inspected 7 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

42.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,447

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Bideford College

Bideford College is an academy sponsor led in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,447 pupils on roll. It is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 (2025/26). 25.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,447 / 2,232 (65%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.7%

Free school meals

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

16.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.3

Attainment 8

248 pupils

41.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

34 students

23.5%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

65%

To higher education

25%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

71%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%

Overall absence

29.4%

Persistent absence

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

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

79.47

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

19.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

25.97

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

£50,624

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,093 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

8.95

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

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

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,283

Spend per pupil

£7,879

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR
Phone: 01237477611
Head Teacher: Claire Ankers
Website: www.bidefordcollege.uk

Academy Trust

ATHENA LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bideford College?: Bideford College is an academy sponsor led in Bideford, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Bideford College have?: Bideford College has 1,447 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bideford College's Ofsted rating?: Bideford College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022).
How does Bideford College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bideford College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 in 2025/26.
Is Bideford College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bideford College is part of ATHENA LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Bideford College?: Bideford College is located at Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR.

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