Schools in Bideford, South West (2025)
16 schools · 4,730 students · 9 local authority, 6 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 204.
Bideford, in South West, has 16 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,730 students. By level there are 13 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 9 local authority, 6 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Bideford's schools is 204, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
14 of the 16 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Monkleigh Primary School (89.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Hartland Primary School (80.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Appledore School (77.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Bideford College (1,455 students), Kingsley School Devon (447 students), East-the-Water Community Primary School (439 students).
Ranked schools in Bideford
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 190Monkleigh Primary SchoolBideford · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 137 students
- 280Hartland Primary SchoolBideford · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 106 students
- 377Appledore SchoolBideford · Local authority Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 244 students
- 465Instow Community Primary and Pre-SchoolBideford · Local authority Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 554Bideford CollegeBideford · Academy Secondary45.7 Attainment 8 · 1,455 students
- 647St George's CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolBideford · Academy Primary– · 110 students
- 746East-the-Water Community Primary SchoolBideford · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 838Atlantic AcademyBideford · Academy Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 242 students
- 935St Helens Church of England AcademyBideford · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 1034St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolBideford · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
- 1133Kingsley School DevonBideford · Independent All-through36.6 Attainment 8 · 447 students
- 1223Woolsery Primary SchoolBideford · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 108 students
- 1318St Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolBideford · Academy Primary46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 149West Croft SchoolBideford · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monkleigh Primary School Bideford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 89.6 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 2 | Hartland Primary School Bideford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 80.0 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 106 |
| 3 | Appledore School Bideford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 77.3 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 244 |
| 4 | Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Bideford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 64.6 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 5 | Bideford College Bideford · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 53.6 Top 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,455 |
| 6 | St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Bideford · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 47.4 Lower 50% | – | 110 |
| 7 | East-the-Water Community Primary School Bideford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 45.5 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 8 | Atlantic Academy Bideford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 242 |
| 9 | St Helens Church of England Academy Bideford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 34.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 10 | St Mary's CofE Primary School Bideford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 397 |
| 11 | Kingsley School Devon Bideford · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 33.1 Lower 50% | 36.6 Attainment 8 | 447 |
| 12 | Woolsery Primary School Bideford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 22.7 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 108 |
| 13 | St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Bideford · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 17.7 Lower 50% | 46% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 14 | West Croft School Bideford · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 9.3 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
Other schools in Bideford
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Bideford side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bideford?
Monkleigh Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Bideford with a Success Index (England) of 89.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Bideford?
Bideford has 16 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 4,730 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Bideford?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Bideford is 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.