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Bideford College is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,430 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Athena Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Atlantic Academy, The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy, Launceston College and Pool Academy.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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