The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
URN: 139553 • Ilfracombe EX34 9JB
Overview
- Name
- The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy
- URN
- 139553
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Stephen Rogers (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01271863427
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Worth Road, Ilfracombe EX34 9JB
Summary
The Ilfracombe Church of England Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Ilfracombe, Devon, catering to students aged 11-18. As part of the Athena Learning Trust, the academy emphasizes a holistic educational experience, reflecting its vision of "Life in All its Fullness." The school serves a diverse student body of approximately 1,011 pupils, with a capacity for 1,200, drawing students from a wide geographical area, including nearby coastal and rural communities.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, including a popular and expanding Sixth Form. The school is committed to inclusivity, with specific admissions policies that prioritize children adopted from state care and provisions for hard-to-place children. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to understand its offerings better, as formal applications are required for admission.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The school regularly hosts events, such as open evenings, to connect with prospective families and showcase its facilities and educational opportunities.
The academy offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all learners, including a popular and expanding Sixth Form. The school is committed to inclusivity, with specific admissions policies that prioritize children adopted from state care and provisions for hard-to-place children. Parents are encouraged to visit the school to understand its offerings better, as formal applications are required for admission.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the academy's ethos, fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The school regularly hosts events, such as open evenings, to connect with prospective families and showcase its facilities and educational opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ilfracombe Arts College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1011
- Boys
- 495
- Girls
- 516
- FSM %
- 24.70
- Open date
- 2013-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1011 | 495 | 516 | 1200 | 24.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1039 | 498 | 541 | 1200 | 24.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1090 | 526 | 564 | 1200 | 22.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1090 | 526 | 564 | 1200 | 22.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1074 | 517 | 557 | 1200 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1000 | 488 | 512 | 1200 | 15.60 |
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