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St Helen's Church of England School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

St Helen's Church of England School is a academy converter primary school in Bideford, Devon , serving pupils aged 2–11, with 206 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–11

Age range

206

Pupils

210

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Helen's Church of England School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Helen's Church of England School is managed by Devon and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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St Helen's Church of England School — School Information

Full address
Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP
Local authority
Devon
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8.7% of pupils
DfE URN
145769

Other Primary Schools in Bideford

If St Helen's Church of England School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bideford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Helen's Church of England School

Is St Helen's Church of England School oversubscribed?

St Helen's Church of England School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Helen's Church of England School?

St Helen's Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Devon before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Helen's Church of England School cover?

St Helen's Church of England 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 St Helen's Church of England School?

St Helen's Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.