Appledore School
Foundation school
Bideford, EX39 1PF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 9% in England
1 of 20 in Torridge
Pupils
244
First preferences per place
1.40
2026/27
Absence
4.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 87% | 79% | 79% | |
| Higher standard | 13% | 7% | 14% | |
| Reading | 94% | 89% | 89% | |
| Writing | 87% | 86% | 82% | |
| Maths | 97% | 93% | 89% |
Nearby primary schools
- St Margaret's Church of England Junior School · 0.9 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 10% in England
- St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School · 0.9 mi · Report card
- Instow Community Primary and Pre-School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 42% in England
- St Mary's CofE Primary School · 1.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 30% in England
- East-the-Water Community Primary School · 2.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- West Croft School · 2.7 mi · Good · Bottom 2% in England
The neighbourhood
Appledore School is in Appledore & Northam North (typical home £285,000, crime very low).
What is Appledore School's Ofsted rating?
Appledore School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Appledore School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Appledore School is in the top 9% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.