Buckland Brewer Primary School Catchment Area
Buckland Brewer Primary School is a foundation primary school in Bideford, Devon , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 49 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
2–11
Age range
56
Pupils
49
Capacity
114%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Buckland Brewer Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Buckland Brewer Primary School is set by Devon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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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 →Buckland Brewer Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Buckland Brewer, Bideford, EX39 5LX
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2–11 years
- Free school meals
- 29.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113141
Other Primary Schools in Bideford
If Buckland Brewer Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bideford are the next closest alternatives.
Appledore School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 1PF
East-the-Water Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 4BZ
West Croft School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 3DE
Hartland Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 6BP
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Catchment Area
Foundation school · EX39 4LU
Monkleigh Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · EX39 5JY
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Frequently Asked Questions — Buckland Brewer Primary School
Is Buckland Brewer Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Buckland Brewer Primary School currently has 56 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 49 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Buckland Brewer Primary School? ▾
Admission to Buckland Brewer Primary School 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 Buckland Brewer Primary School cover? ▾
Buckland Brewer Primary School is a primary school in Bideford, Devon, serving pupils aged 2–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Buckland Brewer Primary School? ▾
Buckland Brewer Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.