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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 392 201 191 420 16.30
2024-09-11 420

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