ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL in Devon, Bideford

Education Centre Information: St Mary's Church of England Primary School:

Establishment Type:Voluntary Controlled School
Phase of Education: Primary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Devon
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Diocese: Diocese of Exeter
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 360
Number of boys: 205
Number of girls: 155
Age Range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

St Mary's Church of England primary school opened on its present site in 1975. It replaced separate infant and junior schools, which had been situated close to St Mary's church in Bideford. The school's main building is of semi-open plan design and consists of seven classrooms, a library and a hall. The school is set in pleasant grounds of grass and flowerbeds, and an environmental area has been developed for the children's use. It has its own football pitch and netball court as well as two playgrounds. Outdoor activity areas and picnic benches are sited adjacent to each playground. A wide range of activities is offered to cater for the varied interests of its pupils. The school provides a range of sporting clubs that the children are able to attend throughout the year, which includes: football, netball, tag rugby, mixed games, dance, gymnastics and rounders. The school aims to serve the community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice.