St Mary's Church of England Primary School

URN: 113385 • Bideford EX39 2QN

Overview

Name
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
URN
113385
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Zoe Stevens (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Chanters Road, Bideford EX39 2QN

Summary

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, located in Bideford, Devon, is a voluntary controlled primary school with a current enrollment of 393 pupils, offering a capacity for 420. The school operates under The Harbour Schools Trust and aims to provide a high-quality education that nurtures children socially, academically, and morally within a Christian framework. The school's ethos emphasizes respect for diversity and the development of responsible, confident individuals.

The curriculum at St Mary's is ambitious and designed to ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), thrive. The school has received a 'good' rating from Ofsted, highlighting the positive relationships between staff and students, and the supportive learning environment. Pupils are encouraged to engage in a variety of activities that promote their overall development.

St Mary's fosters a strong sense of community, where teachers and staff build meaningful connections with families. The school promotes British values, encouraging respect, tolerance, and active participation through initiatives like the School Council. This holistic approach aims to prepare children for their next steps in life and to be valued members of society.

Key details

LA
Devon
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
393
Boys
197
Girls
196
FSM %
17.30
Open date
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2023-03-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Devon

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 393 197 196 420 17.30
2024-09-11 393 197 196 420 17.30
2023-09-11 417 216 201 420 18.50
2022-09-11 417 216 201 420 18.50
2021-09-11 416 222 194 420 18.80
2020-09-11 418 225 193 420 12.40

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