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Kingsley SchoolNorthdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY, Devon01237 426200 |
admissions@kingsleyschoolbideford.co.ukwww.kingsleydevon.com |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day & Boarding Prep & Senior, Nursery & Sixth Form |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Headteacher | Mr Robert Pavis |
| Date Appointed | February 2022 |
| Number of pupils | 395 |
| Number of boarders | 100 |
| Day fees per annum | £5,220 per term |
| Weekly Boarding fees per annum | £8,370 per term |
| Full Boarding (UK & Non-Visa) | £11,545 per term |
| Full Boarding (International) | £12,650 per term |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Teacher/Pupil ratio | 1:9 |
| Associations | SofH,BSA,CReSTeD, Methodist Schools |
Welcome to Kingsley School
There are many reasons students could fall in love with Kingsley School, 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. And another reason could be the school's strong academic tradition - at Kingsley every sixth form student typically goes on to university, including top-tier higher education institutes like Oxford and Cambridge.
But ultimately our students rate the opportunity to find their place, the exceptional support they receive and the welcome as the prime reasons they just can't see themselves going anywhere else but Kingsley.
Kingsley School is an inclusive day and boarding school where every child is important and is treated with dignity and respect. As a relatively small school of around 400 boys and girls, Kingsley's atmosphere is like that of a large family where everybody knows each other well.
The school's philosophy encourages personal qualities such as courage, generosity, honesty, imagination, tolerance and kindness. In addition, we develop the students' wider interests and skills in sport, music, art, and drama. Kingsley also has a national reputation for its Learning Development Centre which provides additional support for students with moderate learning needs. Overall, a Kingsley education develops the individual character and talents of each and every student both inside and outside the classroom.
Becoming part of the family: The boarding houses at Kingsley help form part of the family atmosphere at the school. Students live in three comfortable and well-equipped houses in the school's grounds; one for boys, one for girls and a mixed Sixth Form house. Each house has 30-40 students who are supervised by two teachers and their families who live in the houses as well.
Kingsley School Earth Centre: Kingsley is located within the UNESCO North Devon biosphere and the school's Earth Centre is a unique and very exciting ongoing project for all pupils at school. In response to the challenges of our time, the Earth Centre puts the natural world and environmental sustainability at the core of education here at Kingsley. Kingsley is very proud to be named ISA Sustainability and Environmental Education School of the Year, and a finalist for the Green Award in the Independent School of the Year Awards.
Sport and Clubs: Sport includes traditional sports plus surfing, judo, handball and gymnastics squads competing at a National level. As part of the National Theatre Connections programme, the school drama cast performed at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth and the National Theatre, London. Popular extra-curricular clubs include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, Ten Tors, orchestra, computing, art, film making, choir and surfing.
Transport: we run an accompanied coach service to and from Heathrow Airport and Bristol Airport at the beginning and end of each term. Weekly boarding options with transport to London and the South East.
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