Atlantic Academy
Free schools in Bideford, Devon.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | Free schools |
| Age range | 11 to 16 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 242 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 300 |
| Free school meals | 37.60% |
| Trust or sponsor | ATHENA LEARNING TRUST |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Address | Bucks Cross, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5DW |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.atlanticacademy.uk/home |
| Telephone | 01237431969 |
| URN | 146567 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 7 February 2023, published 23 March 2023:
| Overall effectiveness | Good |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Bideford College (secondary school, about 9.4 km)
- Great Torrington School (secondary school, about 14.9 km)
- Braunton Academy (secondary school, about 18.8 km)
- Holsworthy Community College (secondary school, about 18.8 km)
- Budehaven Community School (secondary school, about 22.0 km)
- Pilton Community College (secondary school, about 22.5 km)
- The Park Community School (secondary school, about 22.7 km)
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