West Croft School
URN: 113132 • Bideford EX39 3DE
Overview
- Name
- West Croft School
- URN
- 113132
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Johnston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01237473548
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coronation Road, Bideford EX39 3DE
Summary
West Croft School is a mixed community primary school located in Bideford, Devon, with a current enrollment of 484 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school emphasizes a safe and inclusive environment, aiming to foster aspirational and resilient lifelong learners. The ethos of the school revolves around respect and enjoyment in learning, encouraging students to achieve personal bests through engaging educational experiences.
The school operates a nursery, Little Crofters, which offers government-funded places for 3-4 year olds and provisions for 2-3 year olds. The nursery focuses on planned, purposeful play, guided by qualified teachers and experienced practitioners, ensuring that children feel secure and confident as they develop independence and self-motivation.
With a significant percentage of pupils (42.20%) eligible for free school meals, West Croft School is committed to supporting all families within the community. The school provides various resources and information for parents, including funding options for childcare, ensuring a collaborative approach to children's education and well-being.
The school operates a nursery, Little Crofters, which offers government-funded places for 3-4 year olds and provisions for 2-3 year olds. The nursery focuses on planned, purposeful play, guided by qualified teachers and experienced practitioners, ensuring that children feel secure and confident as they develop independence and self-motivation.
With a significant percentage of pupils (42.20%) eligible for free school meals, West Croft School is committed to supporting all families within the community. The school provides various resources and information for parents, including funding options for childcare, ensuring a collaborative approach to children's education and well-being.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Absence Application Form (sen)
- SEN Useful links (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Reminder Holiday and avoidable absences during term time April 2024 (sen)
- Attendance update and information November 2023 (download)
- Coronation celebration - Thursday 4th May (download)
- Nursery Admissions Documents (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Helen's Church of England Primary School (65.0)
- Monkleigh Primary School (62.7)
- Appledore School (62.2)
- Woolsery Primary School (62.0)
- Hartland Primary School (61.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 484 | 264 | 220 | 630 | 42.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 521 | 272 | 249 | 630 | 43.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 571 | 307 | 264 | 630 | 36.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 571 | 307 | 264 | 630 | 36.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 607 | 316 | 291 | 630 | 34.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 628 | 329 | 299 | 630 | 23.50 |
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