Atlantic Academy vs The Five Islands Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 183 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
The Five Islands Academy
St Mary's · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
243 students
| Measure | Atlantic Academy Bideford, South West | The Five Islands Academy St Mary's, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #270 of 402 | #146 of 402 |
| National rank | #2571 of 4,090 | #1611 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–16 |
| Students | 242 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | 81.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.65 | 4.09 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bideford | St Mary's |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.atlanticacademy.uk/home | www.fiveislands.scilly.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Five Islands Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.5 vs 37.7).
- •The Five Islands Academy is the larger school with 243 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 The Five Islands Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Five Islands Academy ranks higher (57.5 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 The Five Islands Academy?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Bideford and St Mary's in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atlantic Academy: 242. The Five Islands Academy: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atlantic Academy and The Five Islands Academy rank in South West?
Atlantic Academy is 270th of 402 and The Five Islands Academy is 146th of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).