Appledore School vs Kingsley School Devon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Appledore School
Bideford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
244 students
Kingsley School Devon
Bideford · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
447 students
| Measure | Appledore School Bideford, South West | Kingsley School Devon Bideford, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 1,695 | #298 of 402 |
| National rank | #2590 of 15,697 | #2794 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 244 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 244 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 116.2% | 77.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 36.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.4 |
| town | Bideford | Bideford |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.appledore-primary.devon.sch.uk | www.kingsleydevon.com |
The verdict
- •Appledore School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.3 vs 33.1).
- •Kingsley School Devon is the larger school with 447 students compared with 244.
- •Appledore School is a local authority school while Kingsley School Devon is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Appledore School better than Kingsley School Devon?
On the Success Index (England), Appledore School ranks higher (77.3 vs 33.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Appledore School and Kingsley School Devon?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bideford and Bideford in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Appledore School: 244. Kingsley School Devon: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Appledore School and Kingsley School Devon rank in South West?
Appledore School is 263rd of 1,695 and Kingsley School Devon is 298th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).