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Kingsley School Devon
Independent school · Devon
| Address | Northdown Road, Bideford, EX39 3LY |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–19 |
| Pupils | 447 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Religious character | Inter- / non- denominational |
| Phone | 01237426200 |
| Website | https://www.kingsleydevon.com |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 2 Jul 2027 |
Half terms given as holiday spans including weekends (17 Oct-1 Nov, 13-21 Feb, 29 May-6 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Boarders leave before 12:00 on the Saturday each half term begins and return after 16:00 on the Sunday it ends; at term end they leave the day after the last day (17 Dec, 25 Mar, 3 Jul) and return 6 Jan and 12 Apr.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Fri 3 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Wed 15 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Wed 29 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 19 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Wed 5 Jul 2028 |
Half terms given as holiday spans including weekends (23 Oct-7 Nov, 12-20 Feb, 27 May-4 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception (day) | £3,300.00 |
| Years 1 to 2 (day) | £3,460.00 |
| Years 3 to 4 (day) | £4,270.00 |
| Years 5 to 6 (day) | £5,470.00 |
| Years 7 to 9 (day) | £7,055.00 |
| Years 10 to 13 (day) | £7,460.00 |
| Flexi boarding | £9,995.00 |
| Weekly boarding | £10,775.00 |
| Full boarding, non-visa | £14,865.00 |
| Full boarding, visa | £15,665.00 |
| Connect Centre day | £17,505.00 |
| Connect Centre flexi boarder | £22,335.00 |
| Connect Centre weekly boarder | £23,115.00 |
| Connect Centre full boarding, non-visa | £27,205.00 |
| Connect Centre full boarding, visa | £28,005.00 |
Deposit: £400.00
Per term, 2026-27, 'include VAT where applicable'. Boarding figures include tuition. Deposits: day pupils £400; UK and non-visa boarders £1,000; international visa boarders £4,000. Nursery and Preschool charged per day: £87.00 per session; meals extra. Optional extras include one-to-one support £46.50 per lesson and casual boarding £90 per night. Means-tested bursaries, merit scholarships and CEA support for Forces families.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Year 12
Complete the online Admissions Enquiry Form; the Admissions Team then contacts you, arranges a visit and optional taster day, and you set up an Admissions Account to complete the process. Non-selective with no entrance exam. Children join from Nursery to Year 13 where places exist; Sixth Form has its own route into Year 12.
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Chulmleigh | Chulmleigh, Hunters Inn, Lovacott, Yarncombe, Eastcombe | |
| Blackmoor Gate | Blackmoor Gate, Combe Martin, Kentisbury, Pilton, West Down | |
| Bude | Bude, Holsworthy, Hartland, Bucks Cross | |
| North Molton | North Molton, South Molton, Rackenford, Ash Mill | |
| Croyde | Croyde, Braunton, Fremington, Yelland | |
| Swimbridge | Swimbridge, Landkey, Barnstaple | |
| Merton | Merton, Shebbear, Weare Gifford | |
| Hartland | Hartland, Horns Cross, Appledore, Northam | |
| Bideford | Bideford, Newton Tracey, East the Water, Westward Ho! |
Source: school transport page
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