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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Worth Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9JB
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,100 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Athena Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Bideford College, Atlantic Academy, Launceston College and Pool Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Sixth form.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Braunton Academy | |
| 8.3 | Pilton Community College | |
| 9.8 | The Park Community School | |
| 13.8 | Bideford College | |
| 17.2 | Great Torrington School | |
| 18.0 | South Molton Community College | |
| 18.1 | Atlantic Academy | |
| 22.6 | Chulmleigh Community College | |
| 28.3 | West Somerset College | |
| 29.0 | Holsworthy Community College | |
| 31.9 | Budehaven Community School | |
| 32.7 | Okehampton College |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
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
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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.)
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.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Representation: There is no representation information for this school. Show details
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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