Appledore School
URN: 113125 • Bideford EX39 1PF
Overview
- Name
- Appledore School
- URN
- 113125
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jeremy Cooper (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01237474365
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Richmond Road, Bideford EX39 1PF
Summary
Appledore School is a mixed foundation primary school located in Bideford, Devon, with a current enrolment of 236 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school serves children aged 3 to 11 and is deeply rooted in the local maritime heritage, with class names inspired by famous ships from the nearby Appledore Shipyard. This connection fosters a sense of pride in the community among students.
The school offers a rich and rigorous curriculum, emphasizing creative arts and community involvement. Facilities include an art studio, a woodland area, and a polytunnel, which serve as creative hubs for students. Appledore School is also a training institution for student teachers and part of a cooperative trust of schools, highlighting its commitment to educational excellence.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Pupil Premium funding. The school encourages parental involvement through the Friends of Appledore School association, which plays a vital role in fundraising and organizing community events. Overall, Appledore School aims to prepare students for future opportunities while nurturing their connection to the local environment.
The school offers a rich and rigorous curriculum, emphasizing creative arts and community involvement. Facilities include an art studio, a woodland area, and a polytunnel, which serve as creative hubs for students. Appledore School is also a training institution for student teachers and part of a cooperative trust of schools, highlighting its commitment to educational excellence.
Support for students is a priority, with provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Pupil Premium funding. The school encourages parental involvement through the Friends of Appledore School association, which plays a vital role in fundraising and organizing community events. Overall, Appledore School aims to prepare students for future opportunities while nurturing their connection to the local environment.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Helen's Church of England Primary School (65.0)
- Monkleigh Primary School (62.7)
- Woolsery Primary School (62.0)
- Hartland Primary School (61.5)
- St Helen's Church of England School (60.7)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 236
- Boys
- 123
- Girls
- 113
- FSM %
- 17.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 236 | 123 | 113 | 210 | 17.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 121 | 119 | 210 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 241 | 127 | 114 | 210 | 7.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 241 | 127 | 114 | 210 | 7.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 252 | 127 | 125 | 210 | 4.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 254 | 118 | 136 | 210 | 0.50 |
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