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Bideford College

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Bideford College

Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AR

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Pupils
1,447
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.3%
Attainment 8
45.7
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.2%
Basics 9-5
50.4%

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
50.0%
EBacc APS
4.27
EBacc 9-5
25.9%
EBacc 9-4
35.5%
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
32.40
A*-A Grades
30.1%
A*-B Grades
52.8%
AAB+ %
23.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 75 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Bideford College

Bideford College is a secondary school in Bideford, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. The school has around 1,447 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AR | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bideford College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2022 — Good
  2. Oct 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bideford College

What is Bideford College's Ofsted rating?
Bideford College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bideford College's latest exam results?
Bideford College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bideford College located?
Bideford College is a secondary school in Bideford, Devon (EX39 3AR).
How many pupils attend Bideford College?
Bideford College has around 1,447 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bideford College with other schools?
View Bideford College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Devon.