Bideford College

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Bideford, Devon
EX39 3AR
Composite score
57.1

School overview

Bideford College is a secondary school serving Bideford, Devon, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. It has 1,447 pupils aged 11 to 18 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Bideford College 'Good'. In the most recent GCSE results, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.7, broadly in line with the national average of 46. That marks an improvement of 3.2 points in its Attainment 8 score on the previous year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it around the middle of secondary schools nationally.

50% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 69% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. 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.

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#1,595
National rank
#151
In South West
#22
In Devon
Top 50%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
45.7
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
50%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
69%
% EBacc grade 5+
26%
EBacc average points score
4.27

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,447 % FSM ever-6 29.6% % EAL 2.3% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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