Appledore School
About Appledore School
Appledore School is a state primary in the Devon local authority, situated in the Torridge borough. Among the 21 primary schools in Torridge, it ranks third, placing it comfortably in the top 25% of schools locally. Its closest peers in the area, based on ranking scores, are Stockland Church of England Primary Academy, Upottery Primary School, and Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School. The school is led by headteacher Jeremy Cooper and caters to 236 pupils aged 3 to 11, despite a formal capacity of 210, indicating it is well above its intended size. It is a mixed, non-religious school with nursery provision but no sixth form. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 46 applications for 30 places, with 35 of those as first preferences, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.53. This level of demand suggests strong local reputation and a catchment that families actively seek out.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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