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Atlantic Academy
Bucks Cross, Bideford EX39 5DW
Atlantic Academy is a non-selective free school. It has about 260 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Athena Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Bideford College, The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy, Launceston College and Pool Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Distance
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5.5Bideford College
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13.7The Park Community School
13.9Budehaven Community School
18.1The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
20.6Chulmleigh Community College
21.8South Molton Community College
22.3Okehampton College
24.3Launceston College
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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