The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

About The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Ilfracombe, Devon, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led with a Church of England religious character. Around 1,011 pupils aged 11 to 18 attend the school. The school holds a 'Requires improvement' judgement from Ofsted (January 2026). The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 47.9 — broadly in line with the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has fallen by 2.9 points compared with the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 38% of secondary schools nationally.

51% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 74% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. If you are considering The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy, it may be worth asking how leaders have responded to Ofsted's findings and what has changed since the inspection. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.