The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE HARBOUR SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Zoe Stevens (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Chanters Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 2QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKingsley School Devon
Independent · 1.0km away
Bideford College
Secondary · 1.4km away
West Croft School
Primary · 1.5km away
East-the-Water Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Broomhayes Centre
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is in Bideford, EX39 2QN, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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