Question 1

What schools serve Bideford?

Accepted Answer

There are 16 schools in Bideford, Devon — including Appledore School, East-the-Water Community Primary School, West Croft School, Buckland Brewer Primary School, Hartland Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Bideford?

Accepted Answer

Bideford has 13 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There is also 1 other school (such as all-through or special schools) in the area. All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Bideford?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Bideford, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Bideford schools are set by Devon and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Devon admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Bideford?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Bideford are set by Devon as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Bideford

Primary Schools in Bideford (13)

Appledore School

East-the-Water Community Primary School

West Croft School

Buckland Brewer Primary School

Hartland Primary School

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School

Monkleigh Primary School

Parkham Primary School

Woolsery Primary School

St Helen's Church of England School

St Margaret's Church of England Junior School

St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School

St Mary's CofE Primary School

Secondary Schools in Bideford (2)

Bideford College

Atlantic Academy

Other Schools in Bideford (1)

Kingsley School Devon