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Kingsley School

Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom, EX39 3LY
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Ages11 – 18

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

Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom, EX39 3LYOpen in Maps

NanaSays Scorecard

400
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
SEN Support

Key Details

Support Services
SEN SupportYes
Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

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.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Governors ensure that leaders utilise appropriate skills and knowledge to fulfil their responsibilities effectively
Pupils make good progress overall and attain results at GCSE and A level that are above average
The provision for pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities meets these pupils' needs effectively
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and reflect current statutory guidance
Pupils feel safe in school and are clear that there is a range of trusted adults they can turn to
Health and safety arrangements are effective and premises are suitably maintained
Teachers demonstrate their subject knowledge in well-planned lessons with clear explanations
Areas for Development
Review the impact of the recently introduced curriculum to ensure it meets pupils' needs well
Ensure that the recently introduced assessment and tracking system is consistently used by all senior school teaching staff
Ensure that all lessons provide sufficient challenge for pupils to enable them to make consistently good progress
Ensure that the management of senior pupils' behaviour out of lessons is consistently as effective as it is typically
Ensure that all pupils feel sufficiently supported by the careers programme
View Full ISI Report (2023-11-07)

Key facts

Ages
11–18 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
400
Inspectorate
ISI

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

Boarding Type
Day and boarding
Capacity
70 students

Warm and family-friendly atmosphere in a small school setting

Day Boarding, Flexi Boarding, Full Boarding, Weekly Boarding (Monday to Sunday)

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Sports Hall
Gymnasium
Judo Dojo
Dance Studio
Arts
Art and Design
Theatre
Dance
Academic
Art and Design Studio
Theatre
The Earth Centre
Co-Curricular
Surfing
Surf Kayaking
Kayaking
Rowing
Judo

Student Demographics

School Type
Co-educational
Age Range
1118
Student Body
Boarding capacity70

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Sports Programme

Facilities
Sports HallGymnasiumJudo DojoDance Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the admissions office at Kingsley School directly for current fee information.