Located in Bideford, St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has around 392 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Chanters Road, Bideford, EX39 2QN |
| Website: | http://www.stmarysce.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01237477288 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Zoe Stevens |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151055 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/10/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 392 |
| Number of Boys: | 201 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| White British | 94.10% | 369 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 4 |
| African | 0.80% | 3 |
| Other White | 0.80% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Chanters Road , EX39 2QN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pynes Infant School and Nursery Coronation Road , EX39 3DD | - not rated | 1,561 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Croft School Coronation Road , EX39 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Mines Road , EX39 4BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,756 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 | 1,373 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bideford College Abbotsham Road , EX39 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stella Maris School , EX39 2PW | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Joseph's Preparatory School , EX39 2PW | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsley School Devon Northdown Road , EX39 3LY | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grenville College Belvoir Road , EX39 3JP | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhayes Centre Kingsley House , Alverdiscott Road EX39 4PL | - not rated | 2,466 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.