Our School

Welcome to Ilfracombe Academy, situated on a beautiful coastal site overlooking the town and the Bristol Channel, we are an 11-18 church academy, part of Athena Learning Trust. We have over 1000 students on roll, including a popular and expanding Sixth Form. Our students come from a wide geographical area stretching from the surfing beaches of Woolacombe across Exmoor to Lynton and the Somerset border.

We are a school community committed to a deeply Christian vision, with the promise by Jesus of ‘life in all its fullness’ at its heart. We are dedicated to the highest standards of academic excellence, equipping students and staff to dream big, take responsibility, and be kind.

We are committed to the highest standards of academic excellence; we are dedicated to providing the best possible education for all our students by developing the knowledge, understanding, and skills essential for learning and leading a fulfilled life.