Appledore School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Appledore School
Address: Richmond Road, Appledore
Town/City: Bideford
County: Devon
Postcode: EX39 1PF
Telephone Number: 01237 474365
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Foundation school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Atlantic Coast Co-Operative Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Cooper
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 244 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 116% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.6%

Location and administration

URN: 113125
DfE Number: 878/2200
UKPRN: 10077479
UPRN: 100041032281
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Torridge (E07000046)
Constituency: Torridge and Tavistock (E14001552)
Electoral Ward: Appledore (E05011916)

Easting & Northing: 246089E, 130265N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 3' 6.1" N 4° 11' 49.75" W
Plus Code: 9C3Q3R23+M4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Claire Bannister - Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2028.
  • Mrs Imogen Buckland - Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Miss Rosalyn Dyer - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 October 2026.
  • Mr Richard Evans - Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 July 2028.
  • Mrs Joanna Fortune - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2029.
  • Mr Philip Grant - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Mr Phillip Grant - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Miss Jane Hallett - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 March 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Halloway - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mrs Louise May - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 23 May 2030.
  • Mr Edward Miles - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Ovey - Governor. Appointed on 24 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2026.