Atlantic Academy vs Bideford College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 9.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic Academy
Bideford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
242 students
Bideford College
Bideford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,455 students
| Measure | Atlantic Academy Bideford, South West | Bideford College Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 402 | #169 of 402 |
| National rank | #2571 of 4,090 | #1799 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 242 | 1,455 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 1,455 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 27.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 50.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 4.27 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Bideford | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.atlanticacademy.uk/home | www.bidefordcollege.uk |
The verdict
- •Bideford College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 37.7).
- •Bideford College is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 242.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Atlantic Academy better than Bideford College?
On the Success Index (England), Bideford College ranks higher (53.6 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Atlantic Academy and Bideford College?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atlantic Academy: 242. Bideford College: 1,455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atlantic Academy and Bideford College rank in South West?
Atlantic Academy is 270th of 402 and Bideford College is 169th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).