Best Schools in Bideford
28 schools in Bideford
Key Facts
- Bideford has a total of 28 schools, with 88.9% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Bideford have 56.5% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating a slightly lower performance.
- Secondary schools in Bideford achieve an Attainment 8 score of 41.55, compared to 46.10 nationally, and 40.2% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, highlighting room for improvement at KS4.
- In Bideford, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.42, with 14.9% of pupils having special educational needs, and 21.2% eligible for free school meals, showcasing diverse demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Bideford
12 nurseries in Bideford
Top Primary Schools in Bideford
14 primary schools in Bideford
Kingsley School Devon
Bideford, EX39 3LY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils455
P/T Ratio–
Appledore School
Ofsted
Good
Bideford, EX39 1PF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected79%
Absence4.3%
Pupils236
P/T Ratio19.2
SM
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Bideford, EX39 1EL
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.8%
Pupils201
P/T Ratio19.0
East-the-Water Community Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bideford, EX39 4BZ
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence4.6%
Pupils448
P/T Ratio21.2
Top Independent Schools in Bideford
1 independent schools in Bideford
Frequently Asked Questions
Bideford has 28 schools, including 14 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bideford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 91% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 24% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.7:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,590 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.