Kingsley School
Bideford, Devon, South West · EX39 3JR
A small independent school in Bideford, Devon, Kingsley educates around 275 pupils of mixed ability and takes both day and boarding families. Its compact size shows in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 16 to 1, and a notable 29 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a setting attuned to a broad range of needs. Inter-denominational in character and inspected by the ISI, the school runs from the main years through to a modest sixth form of 48 pupils. Surfing sits alongside the usual sports here, a nod to its coastal Devon location.
275
Pupils
£21,315
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 275
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16
- Location
- Bideford, Devon, South West
- Website
- https://www.kingsleydevon.com/
Headteacher
Head Robert Pavis
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
21%
A-level A*-A
12%
Teaching & academics
Results are middling rather than selective: 21 per cent of GCSE grades reach 9-7 and 12 per cent of A-levels achieve A*-A, figures consistent with a school taking pupils across the ability range. The curriculum is broad, spanning GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with sciences and geography popular at sixth form and languages, humanities and drama well represented at GCSE. French and Spanish are both offered.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 48
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 28.79%
- EHC plans
- 11.87%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a distinctive flavour, combining gymnastics, judo and football with surfing on the Devon coast. Boarding provision extends school life beyond the timetable, and academic and sporting scholarships are available to support promising pupils.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Inter- / non- denominational
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,160 - £21,315
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £32,325 - £44,595
Inspection reports
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A small, coastal Devon school suited to families wanting individual attention and the option to board, with strong SEN support and surfing on the doorstep.
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Kingsley School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Kingsley School located?
Kingsley School is located at Bideford, EX39 3JR.
What type of school is Kingsley School?
Kingsley School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Kingsley School?
Kingsley School has approximately 275 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.