Located in Bideford, Bideford College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Bideford College currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Abbotsham Road, Bideford, EX39 3AR |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lyndsey Kane |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113516 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1744 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pynes Infant School and Nursery Coronation Road , EX39 3DD | - not rated | 559 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 3out of 4 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford College Abbotsham Road , EX39 3AR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bideford College Abbotsham Road , EX39 3AR | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenville College Belvoir Road , EX39 3JP | - not rated | 276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley School Devon Northdown Road , EX39 3LY | - not rated | 509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stella Maris School , EX39 2PW | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School , EX39 2PW | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhayes Centre Kingsley House , Alverdiscott Road EX39 4PL | - not rated | 2,856 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.