PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Mary's CofE Primary School

Chanters Road, Bideford, EX39 2QN

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Church of England

Pupils

392

Ages

4-11

FSM

16.3%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Oct 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

74.0%

Writing

59.0%

Maths

86.0%

RWM Combined

57.0%

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About St Mary's CofE Primary School

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bideford, Devon. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 392 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Chanters Road, Bideford, EX39 2QN | More schools in Devon

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's CofE Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Mar 2023 — School remains Good (predecessor: St Mary's Church of England Primary School)
Oct 2016 — Good (predecessor: St Mary's Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's CofE Primary School

What is St Mary's CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's CofE Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.

What are St Mary's CofE Primary School's latest exam results?

St Mary's CofE Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 57% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School located?

St Mary's CofE Primary School is a primary school in Bideford, Devon (EX39 2QN).

How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School?

St Mary's CofE Primary School has around 392 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's CofE Primary School with other schools?

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