Atlantic Academy
Free schools · 242 pupils
80% stayed in education · Attainment 8 42.1
Further education
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Petroc (URN 130646, until 4 January 2026).
What the data says
Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 3,019 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 25% went to university (Devon 25%, England 37%), and 11% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C+, around the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Psychology and Sociology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Devon and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 3,019 | 5,824 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 81% | 80% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 25% | 25% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 11% | 19% | 19% |
| Further education | 3% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 43% | 41% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 14% | 15% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 7,603 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 1,470 | 3,028 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 33.91 | 34.55 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 10% | 15% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 297 | 20% | 31% |
| Psychology | 297 | 20% | 23% |
| Sociology | 273 | 19% | 13% |
| Biology | 246 | 17% | 20% |
| Geography | 192 | 13% | 10% |
| English Literature | 170 | 12% | 11% |
| History | 170 | 12% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 160 | 11% | 13% |
| Economics | 143 | 10% | 13% |
| Law | 141 | 10% | 4% |
| Chemistry | 133 | 9% | 17% |
| English Language | 129 | 9% | 4% |
| Physics | 116 | 8% | 12% |
| Fine Art | 108 | 7% | 3% |
| Politics | 94 | 6% | 6% |
| Physical Education | 93 | 6% | 3% |
| Classical Civilisation | 88 | 6% | 1% |
| Environmental Science | 86 | 6% | 1% |
| Media Studies | 79 | 5% | 4% |
| Photography | 78 | 5% | 3% |
| 3D Design | 72 | 5% | 1% |
| Art and Design | 56 | 4% | 1% |
| Philosophy | 56 | 4% | 1% |
| Film Studies | 54 | 4% | 2% |
| Graphic Communication | 52 | 4% | 2% |
| Textiles | 51 | 3% | 1% |
| Drama | 51 | 3% | 2% |
| Computer Science | 46 | 3% | 5% |
| Religious Studies | 31 | 2% | 4% |
| Geology | 31 | 2% | 0% |
| Spanish | 30 | 2% | 2% |
| Further Mathematics | 29 | 2% | 5% |
| French | 22 | 1% | 1% |
| Music | 12 | 1% | 0% |
| German | 11 | 1% | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 352 | 24% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 346 | 24% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 313 | 21% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 288 | 20% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 232 | 16% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | 214 | 15% | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | 211 | 14% | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | 190 | 13% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | 187 | 13% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | 174 | 12% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | 150 | 10% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 142 | 10% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | 134 | 9% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | 133 | 9% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 129 | 9% | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (All) | 117 | 8% | — |
| Media Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 116 | 8% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 107 | 7% | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (All) | 99 | 7% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 94 | 6% | — |
| 3D Design | GCE AS level (All) | 92 | 6% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 91 | 6% | — |
| Classical Civilisation | GCE AS level (All) | 86 | 6% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 83 | 6% | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | 83 | 6% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 82 | 6% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 80 | 5% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 78 | 5% | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 66 | 4% | — |
| Art and Design | GCE AS level (All) | 63 | 4% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 62 | 4% | — |
| Mathematics (Numeracy) | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 62 | 4% | — |
| Drama | GCE AS level (All) | 61 | 4% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 59 | 4% | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 58 | 4% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 55 | 4% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 52 | 4% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 51 | 3% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 44 | 3% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 42 | 3% | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 40 | 3% | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 40 | 3% | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (All) | 39 | 3% | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 38 | 3% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 37 | 3% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 37 | 3% | — |
| Media Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 37 | 3% | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 34 | 2% | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 32 | 2% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 32 | 2% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 31 | 2% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 29 | 2% | — |
| Baccalaureate | International Baccalaureate | 29 | 2% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | 28 | 2% | — |
| Spanish | GCE AS level (All) | 28 | 2% | — |
| Plumbing (Building Work) | VRQ Level 2 | 26 | 2% | — |
| French | GCE AS level (All) | 24 | 2% | — |
| Art and Design | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 24 | 2% | — |
| 3D Design | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 23 | 2% | — |
| Classical Civilisation | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 22 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 22 | 1% | — |
| Construction Carpentry / Shopfitting / Erection | VRQ Level 2 | 21 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 19 | 1% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 17 | 1% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 17 | 1% | — |
| Aerospace Engineering | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 16 | 1% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 16 | 1% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 15 | 1% | — |
| Brickwork/Masonry | VRQ Level 2 | 15 | 1% | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 15 | 1% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 3 | 15 | 1% | — |
| Music | GCE AS level (All) | 14 | 1% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 12 | 1% | — |
| Food Preparation (General) | VRQ Level 2 | 12 | 1% | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 3 | 12 | 1% | — |
| Animal Husbandry: Specific Animals | VRQ Level 3 | 12 | 1% | — |
| Music Technology (Electronic) | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 1% | — |
| Drama | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 9 | 1% | — |
| Animal Care (Non-Agricultural) | VRQ Level 2 | 9 | 1% | — |
| German | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 1% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 9 | 1% | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 2 | 7 | 0% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 6 | 0% | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Food Preparation (General) | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| German | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| French | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Music | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Spanish | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Men's Hairdressing | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.