Best Faith Schools in Bideford
5 faith schools found
Key Facts
- In Bideford, 5 faith schools (17.9% of 28) educate 1,354 pupils, which is above the national average of 13.4%.
- Faith schools in Bideford have 10.9% pupils eligible for free school meals and 2.0% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5%.
- The 5 faith schools in Bideford have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.83, with spending per pupil at £7,249, compared to the national average of 18.10 and £7,460.
- Bideford faith schools achieve 87.0% at KS2 expected standard and 33.3% achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, with a persistent absence rate of 14.0%.
Kingsley School Devon
Bideford, EX39 3LY
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils455
P/T Ratio–
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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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bideford, EX39 2QN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils392
P/T Ratio22.9
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 28 faith schools in Bideford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bideford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 87% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.25 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 36.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 14% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,249 | £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.