St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
64%
Capacity
100
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Torridge community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 100 pupils on roll, operating at 64% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philip Lewis, it falls under Devon local authority.
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 40 applications for 31 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School include Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Torridge, St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Jackets Lane, Bideford, Torridge, EX39 1HT |
| Headteacher | Philip Lewis |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 157 (64% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2019Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Mar 2019): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed31
40
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Jackets Lane, Bideford
Torridge, EX39 1HT
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