Atlantic Academy
Free schools
Bideford, EX39 5DW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 27% in England
3 of 4 in Torridge
Pupils
242
First preferences per place
0.92
2026/27
Absence
15.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 35.5 | 42.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 29% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 55% | 31% | 44% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.13 | -0.30 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bideford College · 5.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 36% in England
- Great Torrington School · 8.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- Braunton Academy · 11.4 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
- Holsworthy Community College · 11.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
- The Park Community School · 13.7 mi · Not judged · Top 45% in England
- Pilton Community College · 13.6 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
The neighbourhood
Atlantic Academy is in Hartland Coast (typical home £340,000, crime very low).
What is Atlantic Academy's Ofsted rating?
Atlantic Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Atlantic Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Atlantic Academy is in the bottom 27% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.