Instow Community Primary and Pre-School
Foundation school in Bideford, Devon.
School details
| Phase | Primary |
|---|---|
| Type | Foundation school |
| Age range | 4 to 11 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 136 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 140 |
| Free school meals | 11.00% |
| Trust or sponsor | Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Address | Rectory Lane, Instow, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4LU |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.instowcps.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01271860545 |
| URN | 113156 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 4 May 2023, outcome: School remains Good.
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Nearby schools
- Appledore School (primary school, about 2.3 km)
- Fremington Primary School (primary school, about 3.0 km)
- St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School (primary school, about 3.8 km)
- St Margaret's Church of England Junior School (primary school, about 3.8 km)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School (primary school, about 4.6 km)
- Southmead School (primary school, about 5.0 km)
- Roundswell Community Primary Academy (primary school, about 5.1 km)
- East-the-Water Community Primary School (primary school, about 5.2 km)
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