Bideford College
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Bideford, EX39 3AR
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 36% in England
2 of 4 in Torridge
Pupils
1,455
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
11.3%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 42.5 | 45.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 42% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 44% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 | -0.24 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Atlantic Academy · 5.5 mi · Good · Bottom 27% in England
- Great Torrington School · 5.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 43% in England
- Braunton Academy · 6.6 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
- The Park Community School · 8.2 mi · Not judged · Top 45% in England
- Pilton Community College · 8.2 mi · Good · Bottom 36% in England
- The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy · 13.8 mi · Report card · Top 42% in England
The neighbourhood
Bideford College is in Bideford South & East (typical home £227,750, crime average).
What is Bideford College's Ofsted rating?
Bideford College is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does Bideford College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bideford College is in the bottom 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.