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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

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The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

Worth Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9JB

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
1,011
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.7%
Attainment 8
47.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.6%
Basics 9-5
50.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.6%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
3.9%
EBacc 9-4
5.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
36.81
A*-A Grades
32.4%
A*-B Grades
62.9%
AAB+ %
28.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 57 students entered

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About The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Ilfracombe, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. The school has around 1,011 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Worth Road, Ilfracombe, EX34 9JB | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Apr 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy

What is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy's latest exam results?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy located?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Ilfracombe, Devon (EX34 9JB).
How many pupils attend The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy?
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy has around 1,011 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy with other schools?
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