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Atlantic Academy

Torridge, EX39 5DWSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
-0.30
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
#2,235
of 3,141 nationally

About Atlantic Academy

Atlantic Academy in Torridge was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2023, a significant improvement from its previous overall rating of Inadequate in 2017. The school’s Progress 8 score of -0. 3 is the most telling academic metric, placing it in the bottom 50 nationally and ranking it 31st out of 43 similar schools in Devon. This score means pupils achieve about a third of a grade less per subject than the national average, and it sits below the Devon local authority average Progress 8 score of -0. 09. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 35. 5 is also modest, and only 29. 1% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics 9-5 measure). While these figures show room for improvement, the Ofsted report noted that behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all Good, suggesting a school that is stable and heading in the right direction.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBucks Cross, Bideford, Torridge, EX39 5DW
HeadteacherClaire Ankers
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils227
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity227 / 300 (76% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantic Academy

Atlantic Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.