Kingsley School Devon
URN: 113604 • Bideford EX39 3LY
Overview
- Name
- Kingsley School Devon
- URN
- 113604
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Inter- / non- denominational
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Pavis (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01237426200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northdown Road, Bideford EX39 3LY
Summary
Kingsley School Devon, located in Bideford, is an independent day and boarding school that caters to students aged 2-18. With a current enrolment of 455 pupils and a capacity of 580, the school prides itself on a holistic educational approach that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal well-being. The school's ethos centres on nurturing students as individuals within a supportive community, fostering positive mental health and environmental stewardship.
The curriculum at Kingsley is designed to provide a balanced educational experience, integrating core subjects with a wide range of extracurricular activities across sports, arts, and environmental education through its unique Earth Centre. This interdisciplinary focus encourages students to connect with their natural surroundings, promoting sustainability and responsible citizenship.
Kingsley School also offers robust support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring tailored learning experiences through small class sizes and specialist teachers. The school’s commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and community is evident in its emphasis on personal growth and the development of global citizens.
The curriculum at Kingsley is designed to provide a balanced educational experience, integrating core subjects with a wide range of extracurricular activities across sports, arts, and environmental education through its unique Earth Centre. This interdisciplinary focus encourages students to connect with their natural surroundings, promoting sustainability and responsible citizenship.
Kingsley School also offers robust support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring tailored learning experiences through small class sizes and specialist teachers. The school’s commitment to fostering a sense of belonging and community is evident in its emphasis on personal growth and the development of global citizens.
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- Surfing (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Broomhayes Centre (45.2)
- Grenville College (45.2)
- The Small School (40.2)
- St Joseph's Preparatory School (37.5)
- Stella Maris School (37.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 455 | 252 | 203 | 580 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 430 | 225 | 205 | 580 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 402 | 224 | 178 | 430 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 402 | 224 | 178 | 430 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 365 | 196 | 169 | 430 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 355 | 186 | 169 | 430 | 0.00 |
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