Bideford College Catchment Area
Bideford College is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Bideford, Devon , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1447 pupils, and a capacity of 2232 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,447
Pupils
2,232
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Bideford College Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bideford College sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →Bideford College — School Information
- Full address
- Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AR
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142540
Other Secondary Schools in Bideford
If Bideford College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bideford are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bideford College
Is Bideford College oversubscribed? ▾
Bideford College has a capacity of 2232 places and currently has 1447 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Devon.
What is the admissions policy for Bideford College? ▾
Admission to Bideford College is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bideford College cover? ▾
Bideford College is a secondary school in Bideford, Devon, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bideford College? ▾
Bideford College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.