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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
Worth Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9JB, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.8 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,011
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.9, the school performs in the top 39% of the UK, and 74% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, it is important to note that Ofsted rated the school as "Requires Improvement" in May 2023, indicating areas needing development. The percentage of students progressing to university stands at 66%, with 22% attending top-third universities, showing a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 10 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.9 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 74% | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 51% | Top 34% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 66% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 82 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.4%
White Other2.5%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.20468, -4.11435 · EX34 9JB
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN139553
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ilfracombeacademy.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 May 2023.
Is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy a good school?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy scores 13.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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