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Schools · Appledore
Schools in the parish of Northam
4 schools in the parish of Northam, plus 5 nearby, each with its latest Ofsted inspection result.
The figures on this page are for the parish of Northam, which includes Appledore. There are no separate figures for Appledore. What each figure covers
In the area
4
Nearby (5 km)
5
Pupils in area
935
Phases
1
PrimaryOtherSecondaryCentre of Appledore
Schools are placed at the centre of their postcode.
Primary
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore School | Foundation school | Good Graded inspection, Jul 2023 · Read report | 244 | EX39 1PF |
| St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | Inclusion: Strong standardAchievement: Expected standardEarly years: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Expected standardLeadership and governance: Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, Nov 2025 · Read report | 110 | EX39 1HT |
| St Margaret's Church of England Junior School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Graded inspection, Mar 2020 · Read report | 184 | EX39 1EL |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School | Academy converter | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, Mar 2023 · Read report | 397 | EX39 2QN |
Nearby schools
| School | Type | Latest Ofsted | Pupils | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Primary | Foundation school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2023 · Read report | 136 | 1.7 km |
| Kingsley School Devon Other | Other independent school | Not yet inspected | 447 | 4 km |
| East-the-Water Community Primary School Primary | Community school | School remains Good Ungraded inspection, May 2023 · Read report | 439 | 4.2 km |
| Bideford College Secondary | Academy sponsor led | Inclusion: Needs attentionAchievement: Expected standardPost-16 provision: Expected standardSafeguarding standards: MetCurriculum and teaching: Expected standardAttendance and behaviour: Needs attentionLeadership and governance: Needs attentionPersonal development and wellbeing: Expected standard Report card, May 2026 · Read report | 1455 | 4.6 km |
| West Croft School Primary | Community school | Good Graded inspection, Feb 2022 · Read report | 417 | 4.7 km |
Ofsted’s latest inspection for each school. Since September 2024 Ofsted no longer gives schools a single overall grade: newer inspections show area judgements or the 2025 report card grades instead. Open schools from Get Information about Schools (DfE).