Bideford College
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Bideford (Devon).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Athena Learning Trust Athena Learning Trust Launceston Primary School Launceston College Altarnun Primary School Egloskerry Primary School Atlantic Academy Bideford College Pool Academy The Ilfracombe Academy Camborne Science & International Academy Home Our School Our School Welcome to Bideford College, located in the beautiful coastal town of Bideford.
Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the perfect environment for our students to thrive and achieve their best. At Bideford College, we strive for excellence in teaching and learning. Our dedicated teachers and staff work tirelessly to provide our students with a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares them for success in the 21st century.
Along with academic success, we also provide a wealth of extra-curricular opportunities that allow students to develop their sporting, artistic, and technical talents. We pride ourselves on being a caring community that fosters positive relationships between students and staff.
Our safe and inclusive learning environment is something we are proud of, and we would be delighted to give you a tour to see it in action. As a member of Athena Learning Trust, we believe in empowering individuals through education and strive to ensure that no one is left behind. We are dedicated to supporting schools and their communities in achieving excellence in education.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Students
- Extra Curricular
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Quality in CareersRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 142540
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Devon
- Constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (13 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Humphries Confirmed same person | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Gail Whenman | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Fiona Darey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr James Ellison | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Keri-Anne Pentecost | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sheila Bloomfield | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Hannah Evans | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Gierke | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Victoria Brookes | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Ruddick | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kerry Gould | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jade Sienkiewicz-Parkes | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Claire Ankers | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mrs Julie Picillo Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record