Schools in Bideford
16 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Academy Free schools | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bideford College Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (13)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore School Foundation school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Monkleigh Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Parkham Primary School Foundation school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Helen's Church of England School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| West Croft School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Woolsery Primary School Foundation school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Buckland Brewer Primary School Foundation school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2020) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Hartland Primary School Foundation school | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley School Devon Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 2–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.