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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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