Schools in Bideford
There are 16 schools in Bideford on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 13 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Devon local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Bideford (13)
- Appledore SchoolFoundation school · EX39 1PF
- Buckland Brewer Primary SchoolFoundation school · EX39 5LX
- East-the-Water Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · EX39 4BZ
- Hartland Primary SchoolFoundation school · EX39 6BP
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-SchoolFoundation school · EX39 4LU
- Monkleigh Primary SchoolCommunity school · EX39 5JY
- Parkham Primary SchoolFoundation school · EX39 5PL
- St George's CofE Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · EX39 1HT
- St Helen's Church of England SchoolAcademy converter · EX39 5AP
- St Margaret's Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter · EX39 1EL
- St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter · EX39 2QN
- West Croft SchoolCommunity school · EX39 3DE
- Woolsery Primary SchoolFoundation school · EX39 5QS
Secondary schools in Bideford (2)
- Atlantic AcademyFree schools · EX39 5DW
- Bideford CollegeAcademy sponsor led · EX39 3AR
Other phases in Bideford (1)
- Kingsley School DevonOther independent school · EX39 3LY
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Bideford?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 16 open schools with a Bideford address (as of 5 June 2026), including 13 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Bideford guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Bideford?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.