Buckland Brewer Primary School
URN: 113141 • Bideford EX39 5LX
Overview
- Name
- Buckland Brewer Primary School
- URN
- 113141
- 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
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Cole (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01237451315
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Buckland Brewer, Bideford EX39 5LX
Summary
Buckland Brewer Primary School is a mixed foundation school located in Bideford, Devon, with a current enrolment of 56 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 49. The school is part of the Village Schools Partnership, which includes Parkham and Woolsery Primary Schools, and aims to provide a high-quality education rooted in the local community. The partnership promotes a curriculum that reflects the rich Devonian heritage, emphasizing first-hand learning experiences through initiatives like the Forest School programme.
The school prioritises inclusivity and aims to create an engaging learning environment. With a focus on developing the professional expertise of staff, the partnership ensures that teaching quality directly benefits the students. Buckland Brewer Primary also encourages cultural awareness and global citizenship through various projects, including sponsorship programs in Cambodia and Uganda.
Governance at the school is managed by a diverse board that includes parent, staff, and community representatives, ensuring accountability and strategic direction. The governing body is committed to promoting high educational standards and fostering a supportive atmosphere for all students.
The school prioritises inclusivity and aims to create an engaging learning environment. With a focus on developing the professional expertise of staff, the partnership ensures that teaching quality directly benefits the students. Buckland Brewer Primary also encourages cultural awareness and global citizenship through various projects, including sponsorship programs in Cambodia and Uganda.
Governance at the school is managed by a diverse board that includes parent, staff, and community representatives, ensuring accountability and strategic direction. The governing body is committed to promoting high educational standards and fostering a supportive atmosphere for all students.
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- SEND (sen)
- Village Schools Partnership (other)
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- Curriculum (other)
- Governing Board Information (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates and Attendance (other)
- Vision Statement (other)
- Wrap Around (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)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust
- Capacity
- 49
- Pupils
- 56
- Boys
- 26
- Girls
- 30
- FSM %
- 29.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 56 | 26 | 30 | 49 | 29.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 60 | 25 | 35 | 49 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 58 | 27 | 31 | 49 | 24.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 58 | 27 | 31 | 49 | 24.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 54 | 28 | 26 | 49 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 54 | 29 | 25 | 49 | 10.40 |
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