St Mary's CofE Primary School
URN: 151055 • Bideford EX39 2QN
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's CofE Primary School
- URN
- 151055
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Zoe Stevens (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01237477288
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chanters Road, Bideford EX39 2QN
Summary
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, located in Bideford, Devon, is an academy converter with a current enrolment of 392 pupils, offering a capacity for 420. The school operates with a mixed-gender policy and aims to provide a high-quality education within a Christian framework. The ethos of the school emphasizes respect, kindness, and the development of each child's intellectual, social, moral, physical, and spiritual growth.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that important knowledge is clearly identified for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Recent feedback from Ofsted, following their inspection in March 2023, confirmed that the school continues to be rated as 'good', highlighting the positive learning environment where pupils are happy and engaged.
St Mary's is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging, encouraging children to respect diversity and make responsible choices. The school’s vision is to equip every child with the skills and experiences necessary for their future, ensuring they leave as confident and valued members of society.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, ensuring that important knowledge is clearly identified for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Recent feedback from Ofsted, following their inspection in March 2023, confirmed that the school continues to be rated as 'good', highlighting the positive learning environment where pupils are happy and engaged.
St Mary's is committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging, encouraging children to respect diversity and make responsible choices. The school’s vision is to equip every child with the skills and experiences necessary for their future, ensuring they leave as confident and valued members of society.
Useful links
- Governor Secure Area (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Attendance/ Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- 10th October 2025 (download)
- 3rd October 2025 (download)
- 26th September (download)
- Admissions (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
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 392
- Boys
- 201
- Girls
- 191
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2024-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Devon
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 392 | 201 | 191 | 420 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 420 |
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