The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 47.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 47.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 65%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.48
- Confidence interval:
- [0.27, 0.70]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 178 | 47.9 | — | 64.6% | 9.6% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 174 | 50.8 | +0.48 | 73.6% | 6.9% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 169 | 42.8 | -0.54 | 56.0% | 10.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 173 | 44.1 | -0.51 | 51.0% | 8.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Devon for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 139553 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Stephen Rogers |
| Trust | ATHENA LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | EX34 9JB |
| Latest pupils | 178 |
| FSM eligible | 24.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Worth Road, Ilfracombe, Devon, EX34 9JB
http://www.ilfracombeacademy.uk/View local authority page1271863427| DfE number | 4001 |
| UKPRN | 10041371 |
| Opened | 1 May 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 29 Jun 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |