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Atlantic Academy

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Bucks Cross
 Bideford
 Devon EX39 5DW
Telephone: 01237 431969
Previous Name: Route 39 Academy

School Type

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free School
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
History: This school arose from Atlantic Academy
Trust: Athena Learning Trust
Sponsor: Launceston College

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Dr Claire Ankers (since January 2024)
Previous Headteacher: Lynsey Slater
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 15.8 / 6.71
Non-teaching Staff*: 14.5
Number of pupils: 242
Pupils Per Teacher: 15.3
Sex: Mixed (54% boys / 46% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 37.60% (high)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 25.9%
Local child deprivation rate: 12.3% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 4.8%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 8.1%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 35.1km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Authority: Devon
Electoral Ward: Hartland
School Number: 8784024

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 7th February 2023 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
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