Kingsley School Bideford
Kingsley School Bideford is a co-ed boarding and day school in Bideford, Devon, educating pupils aged 2 - 19 and founded in 1884. Boarding fees are £14,865 - £15,665 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 13 - 19
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Kingsley School Bideford
The story, ethos and character of Kingsley School Bideford.
- Setting
- Town
- Ethos
- Non-denominational
- Head
- Mr Robert Pavis
Kingsley School is located in the South West of England, to the sea and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The School and boarding houses are set in lovely parkland. In addition to a full academic programme to suit the needs of individual pupils, we offer a wide range of sporting and extra-curricular activities, taking advantage of our superb location.
The School is proud of it's excellent academic success at GCSE and A level. Almost all of our students go to university in the UK, including Oxford and Cambridge. We are also a very friendly school with a genuine family atmosphere where our international students integrate well and become fluent in English.
We run an accompanied free coach service to and from Heathrow airport at the beginning and end of term.
There is a separate charge for this service (price o request). If you are able to come to England, we warmly welcome you to visit our School and our teaching staff would be delighted to meet you. We can arrange for prospective pupils to have a few "taster" days in school and nights in the boarding house during the visit.
What the school is known for? There are many reasons students could fall in love with Kingsley, an independent co-educational boarding and day school located in Bideford on the banks of the River Torridge in North Devon. One reason could be location - Kingsley is set in 25 acres of playfields and woodland, surrounded by stunning countryside, and just five minutes from popular surfing beaches.
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Academics at Kingsley School Bideford
What pupils study at Kingsley School Bideford — and where it takes them.
is taught by dedicated, specialist staff, with results that, year after year, meet and often exceed pupils' most optimistic expectations. Outside the classroom, whether it's representing the school at sport, acting, singing, making music or art, our students find themselves beating their "personal best" again and again.
They throw themselves into our eclectic range of extra-curricular activities too, including surfing and the ever-popular Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme. They raise significant amounts of money through creative charity and sponsorship projects.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
University destinations for Kingsley School students Saxby Queen's University Belfast Medicine Whitaker University of Exeter English and Creative Writing Cheng Swansea University Media and Communication Cobb Bath Spa University Photography Lavelle-Jones Cardiff University Architecture Hall University of Exeter Modern Languages Lowden University of Manchester Physics Lee King's College London, University of London Global Health and Social Medicine Lukas Oxford Brookes University Sport, Coaching and Physical Education Ng Royal Holloway, University of London Geology Kwok University of Sheffield Sociology Park University of Central Lancashire Medical Sciences (Foundation Entry)Huang University of Warwick Management Roebuck Bangor University Forestry Pollington Bournemouth University Sport Management Dymond University of Bath Aerospace Engineering Tom Biochemistry University of Bristol Lucas Aviation Management University of Coventry Josh Geography University of Plymouth Youngmin Culinary Arts Management University College Birmingham Dylan Commercial Music Bath Spa University Jackie Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Manchester Cornelius Environmental Management and Sustainability University of Plymouth Izzy Geography University of Exeter Nat Philosophy, Politics and Economics UCLGareth Sports Performance University of Bath Jason Business Economics University of East Anglia Jamie Politics University of Sussex Gabe Fine Art: Photography University of Arts, London Mary Drama & Film Bath Spa Megan Anthropology Goldsmiths, University of London Alice Sport Science University of Bath Ruby Social Work University of Portsmouth Becky History & Modern Languages University of Cardiff Izzy Geography University of Exeter Jiwon Media & Creative Industries King's College London
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Kingsley School Bideford
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Kingsley School Bideford.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 1
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
is well ordered but with "downtime" built into each day for boarders to relax. The balance between formal study, play, organized activities and the use of the communal areas gives all the boarding houses a positive atmosphere that has been commented on favourably in boarding inspections.
Boarders can be roomed in single and double rooms with a small number for younger boarders set up for three to a room. We aim to give boys and girls in Year 13 a single room as they prepare to move on to university. The rooms are designed as bed-sits and allow for areas to be made homely.
A genuine home away from home
We run boarding for boys and girls from Year 8, in three specialist houses on the school campus. Belvoir House, just a short walk from the main school building, is the girls' boarding house and is surrounded by sports fields, with views over the woods.
Carisbrooke is our boys' boarding house and Longfield is home to our Sixth Form boys and girls. Boarding life is well ordered but with "downtime" built into each day for boarders to relax. The balance between formal study, play, organized activities and the use of the communal areas gives all the boarding houses a positive atmosphere that has been commented on favourably in boarding inspections.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Kingsley School Bideford admissions
How children join Kingsley School Bideford, and how we make it simple.
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school We ask our agents to interview potential pupils, send copies of their two most recent school reports and their passport, and send a personal statement written by the pupil in English of about 100 words telling us more about themselves, their interests and hobbies, and explaining why they would like to come and study at Kingsley School.
Where possible we like to interview prospective pupils in or via Teams. Prospective pupils and their families are welcome to visit Kingsley School. We are happy to arrange taster days and overnight stays in the boarding house when space allows.
As your advisors we manage the application end-to-end at no cost.
Kingsley School Bideford fees & funding
What Kingsley School Bideford costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Kingsley School Bideford.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Kingsley School Bideford against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Kingsley School Bideford location & travel
Where Kingsley School Bideford is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Kingsley School, Northdown Road, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3LY, England Airport transfer Free transport to and from London Heathrow Airport at beginning and end of terms on designated school bus. Travel time to London by train Longer than 3 hours Telephone +44 (0)1237 426200 Website https://www.
kingsleydevon. com/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Exeter 56 60 2. Bristol 111 105 3. London Heathrow 200 180 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Barnstaple 10 20 Local accommodation The Commodore Hotel (4.3 miles) The Royal Hotel (1.2 miles) The Barnstable Hotel (10.3 miles) The Park Hotel Barnstable (9.9 miles) Cedars Inn (8.3 miles) Local area & attractions Bideford is a historic port town on the estuary of the River Torridge in north Devon.
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