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Kingsley School, Bideford

Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, England EX39 3LY
Tel: +44 (0) 1237 426200

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 0 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Kingsley School's primary aim - our ethos - is for students to be successful and happy, and we achieve this by focusing on positive mental health and wellbeing above all else. The way we build and develop positive mental health and wellbeing is through our following our core values.

BTW, we have a Surf Club....

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Word From The Head

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Robert Pavis


When you join Kingsley School, you are joining a very special family. As a part of this family, you will learn new skills, you will learn to give generously of your time and your service to others, you will learn to appreciate what you have, you will learn to connect with your environment and with others, and you will learn to be active in order to make the most of all the extra opportunities here at Kingsley.

We are a family that values mindfulness and wellbeing along with academic challenge and curiosity, so that we can all reach our potential to be better global citizens to build a better world for our future.

If you too believe in a “better me – better world“, and value the importance of leading an environmentally-aware and sustainability-focused lifestyle, then please come and visit us here at Kingsley. We look forward to welcoming you!

Mr Robert Pavis
Headteacher

Open Days, Visits & Events

11-02-2025 - Whole School Open Day

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Whole School Open Day on Tuesday 11th February 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore our school, meet our dedicated teachers, and discover our new combined Core Curriculum & Expansive Curriculum.

Whether you are in Year 1 preparing for the transition to secondary school or looking to join an older year group, our Open Day will provide valuable insights into our nurturing environment.

During the event, you will have the chance to:

- Tour our school
- Participate in interactive demonstrations and activities
- Meet current students and hear about their experiences
- Engage with our teachers and staff and ask any questions you may have
- Learn more about our comprehensive curriculum and extracurricular opportunities

We can't wait to welcome you and show you all the wonderful possibilities that await you at Kingsley.

What We Offer

  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • ASDAN - Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
  • BTEC - Business and Technology Education Council
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IELTS - International English Language Testing
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
  • Agriculture/Horticulture
  • Business studies
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Engineering
  • Environmental studies
  • ICT
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Chinese
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Rugby
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Ballet
  • Beavers
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Horticulture
  • Language Club
  • Orienteering
  • Public Speaking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Rowing
  • Shooting
  • Yoga
  • Autistic Spectrum of Disorder (ASD)
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • After School Club
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Before School Club
  • Diplomatic Children
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Admissions

  • Audition
  • Entry test or exam
  • GCSE results
  • Interview
  • Referral by Local Authority or Social Services
  • Report from previous school
  • Educational psychologist's report
  • Academic
  • All-rounder
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Art
  • Bursaries
  • Clergy/Ministers
  • Drama
  • Financial Assistance
  • Music
  • Scholarships - Other
  • Siblings
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport
  • All denominations welcome
  • Christian
  • Church of England
  • Methodist
  • English

    Age Range & Fees

    Age Range0 to 18
    Annual Day Fees *£5940 to £13380
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£16740 to £20085
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£22155 to £26835
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    165Day132
    70Full Boarding30
    6Weekly Boarding3
    241Total165
    Boys Girls

    Number Of Staff

    Full-time: 65
    Part-time: 5

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

    IB Score