Schools

Old Rectory Close, Instow, Bideford, North Devon, Devon

EX39 4LY
North Devon District

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161METRES

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School School

Rectory Lane, Instow,
Bideford, EX39 4LU

Instow Community Primary and Pre-School School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode EX39 4LU, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	04-05-2023

1.5MILES

Appledore School School

Richmond Road, Appledore,
Bideford, EX39 1PF

Appledore School School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode EX39 1PF, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	12-07-2023

1.8MILES

Fremington Primary School School

Beechfield Road, Fremington,
Barnstaple, EX31 3DD

Fremington Primary School School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX31 3DD, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating
Last Ofsted Inspection

2.5MILES

St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School School

Seaview Road, Morwenna Park, Northam
Bideford, EX39 1EL

St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School School is a Primary Voluntary aided school in postcode EX39 1EL, Bideford.

School status	Closed
School Type	Voluntary aided school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	7 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	11-03-2020

2.5MILES

St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School School

Jackets Lane, Northam,
Bideford, EX39 1HT

St George's Church of England (VA) Infant and Nursery School School is a Primary Voluntary aided school in postcode EX39 1HT, Bideford.

School status	Closed
School Type	Voluntary aided school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	12-03-2019

3MILES

Braunton Academy School

Barton Lane,
Braunton, EX33 2BP

Braunton Academy School is a Secondary Academy converter school in postcode EX33 2BP, Braunton.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 16 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	29-01-2020

3MILES

St Mary's Church of England Primary School School

Chanters Road,
Bideford, EX39 2QN

St Mary's Church of England Primary School School is a Primary Voluntary controlled school in postcode EX39 2QN, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Voluntary controlled school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	29-03-2023

3MILES

Southmead School School

Wrafton Road,
Braunton, EX33 2BU

Southmead School School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode EX33 2BU, Braunton.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	14-03-2023

3.3MILES

East-the-Water Community Primary School School

Mines Road,
Bideford, EX39 4BZ

East-the-Water Community Primary School School is a Primary Community school in postcode EX39 4BZ, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	12-05-2023

3.4MILES

On Track Education Services Ltd School

Narita House, Fishleigh Rd,, Roundswell Business Park
Barnstaple, EX31 3UD

On Track Education Services Ltd School is a Primary & Secondary Other independent special school in postcode EX31 3UD, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Other independent special school (Special school)
Phase of Education	Primary & Secondary
Pupil Ages	7 - 18 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	None
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	06-10-2022

3.4MILES

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School School

Lovacott,
Barnstaple, EX31 3PU

Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School School is a Primary Community school in postcode EX31 3PU, Barnstaple.

School status	Closed
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	02-12-2011

3.4MILES

Caen Community Primary School School

Caen Street,
Braunton, EX33 1AD

Caen Community Primary School School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode EX33 1AD, Braunton.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	14-03-2023

3.5MILES

Kingsacre Primary School School

Greenacre, Kingsacre Primary School
Braunton, EX33 1BQ

Kingsacre Primary School School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode EX33 1BQ, Braunton.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	14-10-2021

3.6MILES

Kingsley School School

Northdown Road,
Bideford, EX39 3LY

Kingsley School School is a Primary & Secondary Other independent school in postcode EX39 3LY, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Other independent school (Independent school)
Phase of Education	Primary & Secondary
Pupil Ages	2 - 19 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Inter- / non- denominational
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating
Last Ofsted Inspection

3.8MILES

Bideford College School

Abbotsham Road,
Bideford, EX39 3AR

Bideford College School is a Secondary Academy sponsor led school in postcode EX39 3AR, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 18 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	08-06-2022

3.8MILES

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy School

Woodville Estate,
Barnstaple, EX31 2HH

Sticklepath Community Primary Academy School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX31 2HH, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	09-11-2022

3.8MILES

West Croft School School

Coronation Road,
Bideford, EX39 3DE

West Croft School School is a Primary Community school in postcode EX39 3DE, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	16-02-2022

4.3MILES

Petroc School

Old Sticklepath Hill,
Barnstaple, EX31 2BQ

Petroc School is a Further education school in postcode EX31 2BQ, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Further education (College)
Phase of Education
Pupil Ages	16 - 99 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	07-11-2019

4.5MILES

Holywell Church of England School School

Tawstock,
Barnstaple, EX31 3HZ

Holywell Church of England School School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX31 3HZ, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	08-11-2022

4.6MILES

Pilton Community College School

Chaddiford Lane,
Barnstaple, EX31 1RB

Pilton Community College School is a Secondary Academy converter school in postcode EX31 1RB, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 16 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	01-03-2023

4.7MILES

St Helen's Church of England School School

Abbotsham,
Bideford, EX39 5AP

St Helen's Church of England School School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX39 5AP, Bideford.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	09-11-2022

4.8MILES

Pilton Infants' School School

Abbey Road,
Barnstaple, EX31 1JU

Pilton Infants' School School is a Primary Community school in postcode EX31 1JU, Barnstaple.

School status	Closed
School Type	Community school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 7 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	25-03-2011

5.1MILES

The Park Community School School

Park Lane,
Barnstaple, EX32 9AX

The Park Community School School is a Secondary Academy converter school in postcode EX32 9AX, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Secondary
Pupil Ages	11 - 16 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	25-01-2023

5.1MILES

Ashleigh CofE Primary School School

Bevan Road,
Barnstaple, EX32 8LJ

Ashleigh CofE Primary School School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX32 8LJ, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	28-09-2022

5.1MILES

Yeo Valley Primary School School

Derby Road,
Barnstaple, EX32 7HB

Yeo Valley Primary School School is a Primary Academy sponsor led school in postcode EX32 7HB, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy sponsor led (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	05-05-2023

5.1MILES

Bishops Tawton Primary School School

School Lane, Bishops Tawton,
Barnstaple, EX32 0AE

Bishops Tawton Primary School School is a Primary Foundation school in postcode EX32 0AE, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	4 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	02-03-2022

5.3MILES

Newport Community School Primary Academy School

Landkey Road, Newport,
Barnstaple, EX32 9BW

Newport Community School Primary Academy School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX32 9BW, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	3 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Outstanding
Last Ofsted Inspection	11-02-2015

5.4MILES

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple School

Chanters Hill,
Barnstaple, EX32 8DN

Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Barnstaple School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX32 8DN, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	06-06-2019

5.5MILES

Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School School

Putsborough Road, Georgeham,
Braunton, EX33 1JT

Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School School is a Primary Voluntary controlled school in postcode EX33 1JT, Braunton.

School status	Closed
School Type	Voluntary controlled school (Maintained school)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Church of England
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	06-11-2019

5.5MILES

The Lampard Community School School

St John's Lane,
Barnstaple, EX32 9DD

The Lampard Community School School is a Primary & Secondary Foundation special school in postcode EX32 9DD, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Foundation special school (Special school)
Phase of Education	Primary & Secondary
Pupil Ages	5 - 16 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Good
Last Ofsted Inspection	25-01-2023

5.6MILES

Eden Park Academy School

Eden Park Academy, Forches Avenue,
Barnstaple, EX32 8EF

Eden Park Academy School is a Primary Academy converter school in postcode EX32 8EF, Barnstaple.

School status	Open
School Type	Academy converter (Academy)
Phase of Education	Primary
Pupil Ages	2 - 11 years old
Gender	Mixed years old
Religious Character	Does not apply
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Local Authority	Devon
Ofsted Rating	Requires improvement
Last Ofsted Inspection	01-11-2023