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Secondary schools in and near EX39

All 3 secondary schools in EX39, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in EX39

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  1. Bideford College

    Bideford, EX39 3AR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the England average.

    251 first choices, 250 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.3

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.3%
    Pupils
    1,455
    Pupils per teacher
    18.6
    View school Bideford College
  2. Atlantic Academy

    Bideford, EX39 5DW · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the England average.

    22 first choices, 24 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1647.8

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    15.0%
    Pupils
    242
    Pupils per teacher
    15.3
    View school Atlantic Academy
  3. Kingsley School Devon

    Bideford, EX39 3LY · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results well below the England average.

    Attainment 8 at 1635.6

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    447
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Kingsley School Devon

Just outside EX39

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of EX39.

  1. Great Torrington School

    6.1 miles from EX39 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the England average.

    144 first choices, 148 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    12.5%
    Pupils
    863
    Pupils per teacher
    15.2
    View school Great Torrington School
  2. Braunton Academy

    7.2 miles from EX39 · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the England average.

    167 first choices, 168 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1648.1

    England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.0%
    Pupils
    828
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Braunton Academy
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How EX39's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

England 46.2Kingsley School Devon: 35.6Bideford College: 42.3Atlantic Academy: 47.8020406080
Secondary schools in EX39
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in EX39

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 secondary schools in EX39 have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in EX39, explained

There are 3 secondary schools in EX39. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

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How many secondary schools are in EX39?
There are 3 secondary schools in EX39, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in EX39?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in EX39 on Eduscope are Bideford College and Atlantic Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in EX39 ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do I choose a secondary school in EX39?
When choosing a secondary school in EX39, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 3 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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