Best Primary Schools in Bideford
14 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Bideford, 14 primary schools cater to 3,124 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.42, slightly higher than the national average.
- Ofsted inspections in Bideford show 88.9% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with a breakdown of 0 Outstanding, 8 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 9 inspected.
- In Bideford, 56.5% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, while 21.2% are eligible for free school meals and 14.9% have special educational needs.
- Primary schools in Bideford have a persistent absence rate of 11.6%, with 2.4% of pupils speaking English as an additional language, and spending per pupil at £7,023.
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
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Bideford, EX39 2QN
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils392
P/T Ratio22.9
St Helen's Church of England School
Bideford, EX39 5AP
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence3.9%
Pupils206
P/T Ratio20.8
HP
Hartland Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bideford, EX39 6BP
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence5.7%
Pupils101
P/T Ratio17.9
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Ofsted
Good
Bideford, EX39 4LU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence4.6%
Pupils138
P/T Ratio21.6
SG
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Bideford, EX39 1HT
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.6%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio16.5
West Croft School
Ofsted
Good
Bideford, EX39 3DE
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected29%
Absence5.9%
Pupils484
P/T Ratio20.8
Woolsery Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Bideford, EX39 5QS
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected38%
Absence5.1%
Pupils115
P/T Ratio17.9
Buckland Brewer Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Bideford, EX39 5LX
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected67%
Absence4.4%
Pupils56
P/T Ratio14.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 primary schools in Bideford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Bideford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,023 | £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.