The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 78% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.6 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Inter- / non- denominational school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.6
7.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.43
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
41% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Inter- / non- denominational
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 78%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Mr Robert Pavis (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBideford College
Secondary · 525m away
West Croft School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
East-the-Water Community Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Helen's Church of England School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingsley School Devon a selective school?
No. Kingsley School Devon is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Kingsley School Devon?
Kingsley School Devon currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsley School Devon take?
Kingsley School Devon caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Kingsley School Devon?
Kingsley School Devon is in Bideford, EX39 3LY, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsley School Devon have a sixth form?
Yes, Kingsley School Devon has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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