Schools

Schools in Appledore

There are 4 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Appledore: 4 primary. 75% were judged good or better at their last inspection, against 81% across Torridge. Among the best results: St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School.

EX39, Torridge · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Appledore

4schools and nurseries

75%good or betterTorridge: 81%

0inspected latelylast six months

Every school, nearest first

Appledore School Primary · 244 pupils · 0.3 miles Good (2023)
Instow Community Primary and Pre-School Primary · 136 pupils · 1.1 miles School remains Good (2023)
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School Primary · 184 pupils · 1.3 miles Requires improvement (2020)
St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School Primary · 110 pupils · 1.3 miles Report card Jan 2026: Strong standard in 1, expected standard in 6

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Nearby areas

Area	Schools	Good or better
Appledore	4	75%
Instow	1	100%
Northam	4	75%
Westward Ho!	2	50%
Bideford	4	75%
Fremington	1	0%
Abbotsham	1	100%

See every Torridge school on the Torridge schools and Ofsted page. From Ofsted’s monthly figures; independent schools and childminders aren’t included.

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Questions people ask

How many schools are there in Appledore?

4 state schools and nurseries within 1.5 miles of the middle of Appledore.

Are the schools in Appledore good?

75% of them were judged good or better at their last Ofsted inspection, compared with 81% across Torridge.