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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 1,040 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, Pool Academy and Camborne Science and International Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Attainment, Progress and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Finances.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: There is no representation information for this school. Show details
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