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Bideford College
Abbotsham Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3AR, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,447
Capacity
2,232
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (69%), this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.7 places it in the top 51% of schools nationally, and 65% of students progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the overall LocaleIQ score indicates some areas for improvement compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.7 | Bottom 49% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 50% | 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%. | 50% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 80 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.8%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.01609, -4.21999 · EX39 3AR
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN142540
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.bidefordcollege.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Bideford College rated by Ofsted?
Bideford College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2022.
Is Bideford College a good school?
Bideford College scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% 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 Bideford College in GCSEs?
Bideford College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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