Which is the best primary school in Bideford?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Monkleigh Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Bideford, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Bideford ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Bideford?

12 primary schools in Bideford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Bideford, ranked

The 12 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Monkleigh Primary School
Community school

27%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
2
Hartland Primary School
Foundation school

16%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
3
Appledore School
Foundation school

14%

higher standard

79%

expected standard
4
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Foundation school

6%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
5
East-the-Water Community Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
6
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
7
St Helen's Church of England School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
8
Parkham Primary School
Foundation school

13%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
9
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

46%

expected standard
10
West Croft School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
11
Woolsery Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
12
Buckland Brewer Primary School
Foundation school

0%

higher standard

33%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Bideford?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Monkleigh Primary School ranks first of 12 ranked primary schools in Bideford, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Bideford ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Bideford?: 12 primary schools in Bideford published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.