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Kingsley School, Bideford

Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, England EX39 3LY
Tel: +44 (0) 1237 426200
Web: https://www.kingsleydevon.com/

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 0 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Kingsley School's primary aim - our ethos - is for students to be successful and happy, and we achieve this by focusing on positive mental health and wellbeing above all else. The way we build and develop positive mental health and wellbeing is through our following our core values.

BTW, we have a Surf Club....

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What We Offer

  • Agriculture/Horticulture
  • Business studies
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Engineering
  • Environmental studies
  • ICT
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Chinese
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Archery
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Touch Rugby
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Ballet
  • Beavers
  • Chess
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Horticulture
  • Language Club
  • Orienteering
  • Public Speaking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Rowing
  • Shooting
  • Yoga
  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • ASDAN - Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network
  • BTEC - Business and Technology Education Council
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • IELTS - International English Language Testing
  • IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
  • All denominations welcome
  • Christian
  • Church of England
  • Methodist
  • Autistic Spectrum of Disorder (ASD)
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • After School Club
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Before School Club
  • Diplomatic Children
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Word From The Head

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Robert Pavis


When you join Kingsley School, you are joining a very special family. As a part of this family, you will learn new skills, you will learn to give generously of your time and your service to others, you will learn to appreciate what you have, you will learn to connect with your environment and with others, and you will learn to be active in order to make the most of all the extra opportunities here at Kingsley.

We are a family that values mindfulness and wellbeing along with academic challenge and curiosity, so that we can all reach our potential to be better global citizens to build a better world for our future.

If you too believe in a “better me – better world“, and value the importance of leading an environmentally-aware and sustainability-focused lifestyle, then please come and visit us here at Kingsley. We look forward to welcoming you!

Mr Robert Pavis, Headteacher

Fees

Annual Day Fees *£9900 to £22380
Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£32325 to £32325
Annual Full Boarding Fees *£44595 to £44595
Flexi BoardingYes
* Currency: GB Pound

Number Of Pupils

165Day132
70Full Boarding30
6Weekly Boarding3
Boys Girls

Admissions

Scholarships and Bursaries

  • Academic
  • All-rounder
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Art
  • Bursaries
  • Clergy/Ministers
  • Drama
  • Financial Assistance
  • Music
  • Scholarships - Other
  • Siblings
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport

Admissions Process

  • Audition
  • Entry test or exam
  • GCSE results
  • Interview
  • Referral by Local Authority or Social Services
  • Report from previous school
  • Educational psychologist's report

Open Days, Visits & Events

22-09-2026 - Year 7 Interactive Open Morning

Ideal for Year 6 pupils preparing for the move to secondary school (or those joining an older year group). A hands-on morning with interactive demonstrations and activities, including the surf academy, sport, STEM and Performing Arts. Throughout the morning, you will tour the school and meet current students and staff.

(Please book isbi.com when booking)

12-10-2026 - Whole School Open Morning

For families at any stage, from Pre-Prep moving up to Prep, through to Year 6 and beyond. Tour the whole school, meet pupils and staff as they begin a typical school day. Watch specialist demonstrations throughout the school and explore our curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.

(Please quote isbi.com when booking)

15-10-2026 - Sixth Form Open Evening

For Year 11 pupils considering Sixth Form, whether joining us for the first time or continuing your journey at Kingsley. Discover our A-Level and BTEC options,learn about the academies and scholarship options, meet subject teachers, tour the specialist Sixth Form centre, sport facilities and chat with current Sixth Form students about life at Kingsley.

(Please quote isbi.com when booking)

% Pupils Gaining
GCSE/IGCSE Passes 7 - 9

% Pupils Gaining
A Level Grades A – C

IB Score
 

School Reviews

ISI inspection


The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.  

ISI inspection


Pupils often exceed their own expectations over time due to support which takes account of each individual’s strengths and needs.  

Parent


The atmosphere in Belvoir House made her feel like she was in a second home.  

Parent


It has been a unique experience and we are infinitely grateful for the love and care with which you have treated Carla during all these months - everything has been a fantastic adventure.  

Parent


The students and teachers were all really helpful and attentive. To put it simply - her dream is to come back!  

ISI Inspection


The quality of the students' achievements in academic and co-curricular areas is exceptional.  

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