Best primary schools in Bideford (2026)
Bideford has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is East-the-Water Community Primary School, in the top 55% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 55%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 46% in England |
East-the-Water Community Primary School Bideford |
62% | 69% | 5% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 30% in England |
St Mary's CofE Primary School Bideford · Church of England |
57% | 57% | 2% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 2% in England |
West Croft School Bideford |
30% | 38% | 0% | Good |
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- Brixham
- Exeter
- Exmouth
- Ivybridge
- Kingsteignton
- Newton Abbot
- Paignton
- Plymouth
- Tavistock
- Teignmouth
- Tiverton (Mid Devon)
- Torquay
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What is the best primary school in Bideford?
On exam results over the last three years, East-the-Water Community Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Bideford, in the top 55% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.