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Bideford College

Secondary • Academy sponsor led • Open

Contact

Abbotsham Road
Bideford, Devon EX39 3AR

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Capacity
2232
Pupils
1447 (Boys: 713, Girls: 734)
Free School Meals
28.3%
Capacity utilisation
65% (1,447 / 2,232)
Establishment type
Academy sponsor led
Type group
Academies
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Mar 2016
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
142540
LAESTAB
8784019
UKPRN
10055163
Establishment No.
4019
Ofsted phase
Secondary

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 31 Jul 2022
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
9
Sixth form
Good

At a glance

Total pupils
1,456
Age range
11–18
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    31 Jul 2022
    Type: Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: 9
    Sixth form: Good

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (31 Jul 2022)