Grammar schools in Bideford
There are no grammar schools in Bideford.
Grammar schools are state secondaries that select by ability, usually through an 11+ test. Devon has 1 of them, but not one in Bideford itself — so every state secondary in Bideford admits without a selective test.
The nearest is Devonport High School for Girls, about 42.8 miles away in Plymouth. Most grammar schools accept out-of-area applicants, though distance is often a tie-breaker when a school is oversubscribed.
Grammar schools elsewhere in Devon
Devon has 1 grammar school, but not one in Bideford itself.
- Colyton Grammar School — Colyton
Nearest grammar schools to Bideford
Straight-line distance from the centre of Bideford — not a travel time.
| School | Area | Distance | Intake | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonport High School for Girls | Plymouth | 42.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| Plymouth High School for Girls | Plymouth | 43.8 miles | Girls | Good |
| Devonport High School for Boys | Plymouth | 44.0 miles | Boys | Good |
| Torquay Boys' Grammar School | Torquay | 47.7 miles | Boys | Good |
| Torquay Girls' Grammar School | Torquay | 47.8 miles | Girls | Outstanding |
| Churston Ferrers Grammar School Academy | Brixham | 52.1 miles | Mixed | Good |
Schools in Bideford
Bideford has 16 open schools. Browse all Bideford schools with Ofsted ratings, catchment areas and admission criteria, or see them on the map.
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