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Secondary schools in and near Ilfracombe

All 1 secondary school in Ilfracombe, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Ilfracombe

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  1. The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

    Ilfracombe, EX34 9JB · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
    • Church of England
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Ilfracombe average.

    131 first choices, 131 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1650.7

    Ilfracombe 50.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.8%Ilfracombe 8.8%
    Pupils
    1,016
    Pupils per teacher
    17.1
    View school The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Just outside Ilfracombe

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Ilfracombe.

  1. Braunton Academy

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

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results close to the Ilfracombe average.

    167 first choices, 168 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1648.1

    Ilfracombe 50.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.0%Ilfracombe 8.8%
    Pupils
    828
    Pupils per teacher
    19.9
    View school Braunton Academy

  2. Pilton Community College

    8.4 miles from Ilfracombe · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well below the Ilfracombe average, high absence.

    199 first choices, 199 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1642.8

    Ilfracombe 50.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    11.2%Ilfracombe 8.8%
    Pupils
    1,165
    Pupils per teacher
    17.7
    View school Pilton Community College

  3. Pathfield School

    8.5 miles from Ilfracombe · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    10.2%
    Pupils
    183
    Pupils per teacher
    7.3
    View school Pathfield School

  4. On Track Education Barnstaple

    9.8 miles from Ilfracombe · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    52
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school On Track Education Barnstaple
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Ilfracombe

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

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

  2. Apply by 31 October.

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

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Ilfracombe, explained

There is 1 secondary schools in Ilfracombe, teaching 1,016 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools.

Pupils in Ilfracombe scored an average Attainment 8 of 50.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

25.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,708 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 25.5% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Ilfracombe?
There are 1 secondary schools in Ilfracombe, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Ilfracombe?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Ilfracombe on Eduscope are The Ilfracombe Church of England 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 Ilfracombe 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.
What is the average class size in Ilfracombe secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Ilfracombe is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Ilfracombe?
When choosing a secondary school in Ilfracombe, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 1 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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