Mines Road, Bideford, Devon EX39 4BZ
10 simple reasons to choose East-the-Water Community Primary School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Bideford.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose East-the-Water Community Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Bideford and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles.
On average, 30.1 pupils per class and 25.8 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Active Parent body promoting the school through fundraising and volunteering.
Core subjects are taught separately, but some foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
School has a nursery and a Hearing Support service.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near East-the-Water Community Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
Kingsley School, Prep, Bideford (1.2 miles).
State Primary Schools
Bishops Tawton Primary School (6.8 miles); Newport Community School Primary Academy (7.5 miles); Swimbridge Church of England Primary School, Barnstaple (9.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Kingsley School, Bideford (1.6 miles); Shebbear College (13.3 miles); West Buckland School (17.4 miles).
State Senior Schools
Petroc School (9.1 miles); Okehampton College (26.3 miles).; .