Kingsley School Devon, Bideford

In its own words: "Kingsley starts with wellbeing. When a young person feels settled and valued, they grow in confidence, they engage more fully with school life, and that engagement is what leads to real achievement. Our school ethos rests on this order of things: positive mental health and wellbeing come first, and success and happiness follow from them."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for taking the time to get to know us. Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes, and I hope this message gives you a real sense of who we are before you come to see us for yourself."

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Kingsley School Devon can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

Of the 20 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 40% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.

In 2026, 131 pupils (29.3%) received SEN support and 64 (14.3%) had an education, health and care plan.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kingsley School Devon.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenfield Close (w-bound), 330 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 117 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Devon (16), as is usual near a town centre.