Bideford College — Secondary School in Bideford

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Bideford College

Bideford, EX39 3AR

1,447 Pupils

2,232 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

28.30% FSM %

713 Boys

734 Girls

About Bideford College

Bideford College is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Devon, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,447 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,232. Current headteacher: Claire Ankers.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Devon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	Torridge
Parliamentary Constituency	Torridge and Tavistock
Ward	Bideford West
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ATHENA LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-03-2016
UKPRN	10055163
URN	142540
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr David Humphries	Chair of Local Governing Body	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Claire Ankers	Local Governor	01/01/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sheila Bloomfield	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Victoria Brookes	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Evans	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Mark Gierke	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kerry Gould	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Keri-Anne Pentecost	Local Governor	08/06/2025	08/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Picillo	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Elise Powell	Local Governor	15/05/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Ruddick	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jade Sienkiewicz-Parkes	Local Governor	15/05/2024	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board