Appledore School

Foundation school · Primary school · Bideford, Devon
EX39 1PF
Composite score
67.7

School overview

Appledore School is a primary school serving Bideford, Devon, classified by the DfE as a foundation school. It has 236 pupils aged 3 to 11 on roll. At its most recent graded inspection, Ofsted rated Appledore School 'Good'. 79% of its pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, well above the national average (national figure: 61%). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it among the top 14% of primary schools in England.

Pupils achieved an average scaled score of 109 in reading and 109 in maths (national averages are about 105 and 104). 14% reached the higher standard across all three subjects (around 8% do so nationally). When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#2,123
National rank
#175
In South West
#29
In Devon
Top 14%
Nationally

Performance (KS2 SATs)

% meeting expected RWM
79%
% achieving higher RWM
14%
Reading average scaled score
109.0
National avg ≈ 105
Maths average scaled score
109.0
National avg ≈ 104
Reading progress
Maths progress

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Early years provision
Good

School profile

Pupils on roll 236 % FSM ever-6 17.2% % EAL 0.4% Age range 3–11 Gender Mixed

Location

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