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Atlantic Academy
- Secondary
- Parkham EX39 5DW
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students study a full range of subjects and build on prior learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations and respectful environment lead to positive attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers specialize in multiple subjects and receive training to communicate effectively.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use their subject knowledge well and adapt learning as needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Skilful engagement with disadvantaged and SEND pupils; some struggle to explain learning.
Communication: Staff know pupils well and bullying is rare. Swift action taken when it occurs.
Opportunities for Involvement: Information about parent's view available on Ofsted Parent View.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views to be shared via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure high expectations and manage staff workload realistically.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Determined to improve outcomes, reflected on and sequenced curriculum effectively.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and swiftly managed; staff receive up-to-date training to safeguard pupils.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Well-planned PSHE curriculum; efficient daily absentee checks.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support for key stage 4 studies through clubs.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs at lunchtime, but students seek more options.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers advice with insights from business visitors and alumni.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Focus on studying the full range of English Baccalaureate subjects.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Above-average numbers of SEND students; teachers ensure all keep up with the curriculum.
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About Us
Atlantic Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 246 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 80% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 30 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 67% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 13% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 36 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Atlantic Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1