St Mary's CofE Primary School
93%
Capacity
392
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Mary's CofE Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Torridge community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 392 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Zoe Stevens, it falls under Devon local authority.
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 95 applications for 58 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 54 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's CofE Primary School include Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Cross Country, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Film Club, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Torridge, St Mary's CofE Primary 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chanters Road, Bideford, Torridge, EX39 2QN |
| Headteacher | Zoe Stevens |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 392 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.3% |
| School Capacity | 392 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2016. 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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed58
95
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
54 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chanters Road, Bideford
Torridge, EX39 2QN
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