Kingsley School Devon
Bideford, Devon, South West · EX39 3LY
A small Methodist independent in Bideford, Kingsley School Devon educates around 162 pupils and offers boarding alongside day places. Its size shows in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 15, allowing staff to know children well across a close community. Entry is available at 11, and the school combines a prep section, led by Head of Prep Mr Andrew Trythall, with senior provision. Families drawn to a faith-rooted, intimate setting on the north Devon coast will find the scale here a defining feature.
162
Pupils
£15,945
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 162
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15
- Location
- Bideford, Devon, South West
- Website
- www.kingsleydevon.com
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head of Prep School Mr Andrew Trythall
Latest results
Attainment 8
36.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
46%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit somewhat below national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 36.6, against a national figure of 46.9. At GCSE, 46% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, broadly in line with the national average of 47%. The school is inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, and its small classes are well suited to pupils who benefit from individual attention.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Methodist
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Prep school children are not allowed a mobile phone, unless they travel on the bus. They can bring a phone to school and leave it in their bag until home time.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £9,615 - £15,945
The last word
A small, Methodist school with boarding on the north Devon coast, Kingsley suits families who value a close-knit community over scale.
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Kingsley School Devon 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Kingsley School Devon located?
Kingsley School Devon is located at Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY.
What type of school is Kingsley School Devon?
Kingsley School Devon is an independent (fee-paying) school in South West.
How many pupils attend Kingsley School Devon?
Kingsley School Devon has approximately 162 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.