Atlantic Academy

School Name: Atlantic Academy
Address: Bucks Cross
Town/City: Bideford
County: Devon
Postcode: EX39 5DW
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01237 431969
Website: www.atlanticacademy.uk/home

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Athena Learning Trust
Sponsor: Launceston College

Headteacher: Dr Claire Ankers
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 242 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.6%

URN: 146567
DfE Number: 878/4024
UKPRN: 10081514
UPRN: 10002299743
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Hartland (E05011923)

Easting & Northing: 235687E, 122823N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 58' 55.01" N 4° 20' 31.42" W
Plus Code: 9C2QXMJ5+Q5

DfE Record: View record

1. Woolsery Primary School (3.1km)
2. Parkham Primary School (3.5km)

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