Kingsley School is an international school in Bideford, United Kingdom. It serves 400 students for students aged 11–18.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
All relevant independent school standards are met. Pupils make good progress overall and attain results at GCSE and A-level that are above average, with effective safeguarding arrangements and comprehensive provision for pupils with SEND. Leaders should prioritize evaluating the impact of the recently introduced curriculum, ensuring consistent use of the new assessment system by all teaching staff, and providing sufficient challenge in all lessons.
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About
Kingsley School is located in Bideford beside the Atlantic Ocean and close to Dartmoor and Exmoor, offering a broad range of extracurricular activities in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. The school is known for excellent academic study, particularly in Art and Design, water sports including surfing and kayaking, and features a specialist dyslexia department with a national reputation. Almost all students progress to university.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Water sports and coastal location
- Art and Design excellence
- Specialist dyslexia department
- The Earth Centre for sustainability education
- Small school family atmosphere
- Strong university progression
Boarding Life
Warm and family-friendly atmosphere in a small school setting
Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday)
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent