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Best 3 Secondary schools in Bideford – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Atlantic Academy (Secondary) in Bideford; Bideford College (Secondary) in Bideford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Atlantic Academy and Bideford College. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Bideford, Devon. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Atlantic Academy), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Atlantic Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 850, combined total ≈ 1,650, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–30–35%; all within the ATHENA LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Atlantic Academy
EX39 5DW
Phase / Type
Secondary • Free schools
Location
Bideford
Devon
EX39 5DW
Ofsted
2 23 Mar 2023
Pupils
≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Website
www.atlanticacademy.uk
Telephone
01237431969
Bideford College
EX39 3AR
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3AR
Ofsted
2 31 Jul 2022
Pupils
≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Website
www.bidefordcollege.org
Telephone
01237477611
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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