What did Ofsted judge Appledore School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Appledore School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Appledore School?

Appledore School has 244 pupils on roll.

What ages does Appledore School take?

Appledore School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Appledore School located?

Appledore School is located in Bideford, EX39 1PF, Devon.

How do I apply to Appledore School?

Appledore School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Appledore School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Appledore School was 1.653 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Appledore School?

When Appledore School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Siblings within catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

What is the largest ethnic background at Appledore School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.9% of pupils at Appledore School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Appledore School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

1.653miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Appledore School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school.
3Siblings within catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Other children within catchment area — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Siblings outside catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
7Other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

A child whose Education, Health and Care Plan names the school will be admitted without regard for these criteria. Exceptional need priority requires supporting evidence from a medical specialist or social worker and completion of a Supplementary Information Form.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Appledore School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Appledore School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Appledore School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Appledore School?: Appledore School has 244 pupils on roll.
What ages does Appledore School take?: Appledore School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Appledore School located?: Appledore School is located in Bideford, EX39 1PF, Devon.
How do I apply to Appledore School?: Appledore School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Appledore School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Appledore School was 1.653 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Appledore School?: When Appledore School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Siblings within catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Appledore School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.9% of pupils at Appledore School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Appledore School

When there are more applications than places for 2025-26 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school.
3Siblings within catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
4Other children within catchment area — Priority will next be given to other children living within the catchment area.
5Siblings outside catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living outside the catchment area, who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school.
6Children of staff — Priority will next be given to children of members of staff who have been employed at this school for more than two years or recruited within the past two years to fill a vacancy for which there was a skills shortage.
7Other children — Priority will next be given to other children.

If two applications tie: straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.

Appledore School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Appledore School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Appledore School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Appledore School?: Appledore School has 244 pupils on roll.
What ages does Appledore School take?: Appledore School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Appledore School located?: Appledore School is located in Bideford, EX39 1PF, Devon.
How do I apply to Appledore School?: Appledore School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Appledore School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Appledore School was 1.653 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Appledore School?: When Appledore School has more applications than places for 2025-26, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to adoption, a child arrangements order, or special guardianship order including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Priority will next be given to children who have an exceptional social or medical need which means they should attend this school rather than any other (or whose parents have such a need). An application must be supported by evidence from a medical specialist or social worker of the need and why it means the child needs to attend this school; 3. Siblings within catchment area — Priority will next be given to children living within the catchment area set out in the map who are siblings of pupils on roll at this school, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Ties are settled by straight-line distance from home to school and then, where distances are equal (within 2 metres) an electronic list randomiser will be used.
What is the largest ethnic background at Appledore School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.9% of pupils at Appledore School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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